| 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 | $221.57 | 8.245% | $239.8384 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.97 | 3.651% | $233.1837 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.60 | 13.606% | $244.9345 | $244.93 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.35 | 7.530% | $203.6081 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.36 | 10.640% | $45.7607 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.43 | 5.205% | $253.9964 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.97 | 12.473% | $37.0823 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.25 | $1,258.4041 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 | |