| 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 | $212.50 | 4.668% | $222.4195 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.33 | 11.147% | $50.3829 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.82 | 5.243% | $240.817 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.50 | 12.485% | $199.6609 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.39 | 13.782% | $63.0238 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.26 | 9.132% | $257.8353 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.35 | 6.478% | $208.0048 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.15 | $1,242.1442 | $1,242.14 | $1,242.10 | $1,242.10 | |