| 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 | $218.36 | 7.645% | $235.0536 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.56 | 3.428% | $125.7271 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.58 | 3.139% | $251.226 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.32 | 8.765% | $27.5393 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 3.778% | $196.0055 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.38 | 6.310% | $253.4218 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.86 | 4.229% | $128.0557 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.93 | $1,217.0290 | $1,217.04 | $1,217.05 | $1,217.00 | |