| 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 | $232.72 | 6.267% | $247.3046 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 12.769% | $88.5011 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.35 | 7.625% | $210.2454 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.42 | 13.386% | $245.39 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.85 | 9.471% | $226.4408 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.49 | 13.163% | $8.4759 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.39 | 12.595% | $216.6215 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.70 | $1,242.9793 | $1,242.98 | $1,243.00 | $1,242.90 | |