| 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 | $224.75 | 7.756% | $242.1816 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.54 | 8.358% | $151.2028 | $151.20 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.51 | 9.807% | $204.801 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.68 | 7.356% | $246.5753 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.81 | 8.124% | $7.3632 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.58 | 12.667% | $237.2542 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.92 | 5.337% | $129.4802 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.79 | $1,218.8583 | $1,218.85 | $1,218.90 | $1,219.00 | |