| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $236.37 | 7.802% | $254.8116 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.33 | 8.665% | $124.2367 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.96 | 11.192% | $92.2449 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.33 | 13.569% | $260.4478 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.74 | 12.601% | $232.7913 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.35 | 11.472% | $156.451 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.97 | 13.212% | $97.3284 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.05 | $1,218.3117 | $1,218.31 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.20 | |