| 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 | $217.50 | 11.819% | $243.2063 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.38 | 8.153% | $196.1679 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.52 | 10.767% | $30.4831 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.39 | 8.340% | $21.0071 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.98 | 3.755% | $25.918 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.86 | 13.675% | $282.8916 | $282.89 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.88 | 3.248% | $147.5207 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.51 | $947.1947 | $947.20 | $947.15 | $947.20 | |