| 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 | $218.54 | 3.638% | $226.4905 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.82 | 10.781% | $268.9984 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.57 | 6.271% | $243.9663 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.48 | 5.376% | $163.8386 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.41 | 7.294% | $203.2256 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 5.646% | $109.5338 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.73 | 9.179% | $31.3671 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.23 | $1,247.4203 | $1,247.43 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.40 | |