| 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 | $244.85 | 7.455% | $263.1036 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.59 | 3.775% | $161.4635 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.82 | 9.724% | $241.1953 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.90 | 4.138% | $233.165 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.36 | 12.667% | $40.9657 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.72 | 13.655% | $8.7742 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 11.303% | $254.639 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.02 | $1,203.3063 | $1,203.31 | $1,203.25 | $1,203.40 | |