| 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 | $218.49 | 7.866% | $235.6764 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.45 | 11.386% | $41.7141 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 10.713% | $252.9681 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.39 | 9.505% | $271.9995 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.79 | 5.589% | $6.1136 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.29 | 3.138% | $38.4602 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.54 | 9.685% | $195.8316 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.44 | $1,042.7635 | $1,042.76 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 | |