| 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 | $218.84 | 8.141% | $236.6558 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.46 | 3.244% | $232.7739 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.71 | 5.365% | $156.6883 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.35 | 7.539% | $10.0549 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.77 | 9.747% | $273.0176 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.75 | 7.839% | $51.4931 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.85 | 12.716% | $82.1136 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.73 | $1,042.7972 | $1,042.79 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.90 | |