| 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 | $217.56 | 6.352% | $231.3794 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.64 | 5.831% | $127.6745 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.50 | 13.343% | $268.0562 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.92 | 8.768% | $227.2381 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.52 | 13.336% | $173.9934 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.48 | 12.196% | $55.5146 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.88 | 8.704% | $145.5329 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.50 | $1,229.3891 | $1,229.38 | $1,229.40 | $1,229.40 | |