| 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 | $218.25 | 13.413% | $247.5239 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.65 | 7.199% | $265.4783 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.84 | 6.144% | $47.595 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.54 | 11.451% | $129.885 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 4.288% | $217.7325 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.65 | 9.481% | $238.2854 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.30 | 13.491% | $87.7285 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.01 | $1,234.2286 | $1,234.24 | $1,234.30 | $1,234.20 | |