| 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 | $219.65 | 7.536% | $236.2028 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.65 | 8.698% | $188.7541 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.65 | 11.436% | $264.8277 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.88 | 3.541% | $147.9394 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.57 | 13.407% | $273.9573 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.55 | 5.474% | $31.1676 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.46 | 10.779% | $41.4978 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.41 | $1,184.3467 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.40 | |