| 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 | $222.50 | 8.808% | $242.0978 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.35 | 8.664% | $39.4994 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.31 | 8.825% | $98.2799 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.47 | 13.475% | $212.7316 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.51 | 8.854% | $234.5913 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.58 | 4.183% | $165.2134 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.68 | 13.407% | $270.6798 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.40 | $1,263.0932 | $1,263.09 | $1,263.15 | $1,263.10 | |