| 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 | $227.56 | 6.688% | $242.7792 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 11.142% | $209.5138 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.28 | 11.772% | $178.0304 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.81 | 3.861% | $184.6752 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.63 | 4.700% | $236.2346 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.88 | 12.815% | $195.0346 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.43 | 11.161% | $6.036 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.10 | $1,252.3038 | $1,252.30 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.20 | |