| 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 | $244.42 | 8.768% | $265.8507 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.74 | 11.451% | $63.2373 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 5.511% | $83.1321 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.54 | 12.867% | $235.3728 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.70 | 12.177% | $119.6929 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.44 | 8.405% | $234.6318 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.26 | 3.161% | $220.0011 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.89 | $1,221.9187 | $1,221.91 | $1,221.95 | $1,221.90 | |