| 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 | $218.87 | 4.733% | $229.2291 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.85 | 9.576% | $252.9562 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.64 | 3.618% | $8.9526 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.90 | 4.536% | $198.5139 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.65 | 13.300% | $274.9225 | $274.92 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.65 | 9.133% | $36.7233 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.89 | 6.567% | $236.4615 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.45 | $1,237.7591 | $1,237.75 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.80 | |