| 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 | $233.95 | 3.684% | $242.5687 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.84 | 5.635% | $226.9462 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.75 | 11.555% | $192.7113 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.50 | 5.579% | $258.1407 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.63 | 7.571% | $20.0405 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.67 | 9.583% | $191.4086 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 12.587% | $186.7593 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.22 | $1,318.5753 | $1,318.58 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.50 | |