| 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 | $217.61 | 11.666% | $242.9964 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.48 | 9.842% | $238.8844 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.45 | 11.819% | $9.4487 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.65 | 5.479% | $260.164 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.61 | 3.218% | $167.8428 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 7.563% | $154.2238 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.29 | 9.200% | $204.5207 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.47 | $1,278.0808 | $1,278.07 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.00 | |