| 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 | $235.66 | 4.870% | $247.1366 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.91 | 5.530% | $259.5088 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.39 | 12.715% | $37.6355 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 7.600% | $221.0857 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.97 | 4.745% | $176.9876 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.78 | 6.335% | $32.7299 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.47 | 13.429% | $243.2712 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.65 | $1,218.3553 | $1,218.37 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.30 | |