| 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 | $216.97 | 13.625% | $246.5322 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.73 | 6.255% | $146.345 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 10.350% | $263.2841 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.97 | 3.298% | $26.8265 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.98 | 5.268% | $182.0926 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.49 | 8.145% | $218.9828 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 7.529% | $154.6159 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.52 | $1,238.6791 | $1,238.68 | $1,238.75 | $1,238.60 | |