| 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 | $221.41 | 9.512% | $242.4705 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.70 | 10.397% | $87.9864 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.40 | 8.428% | $31.8778 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.83 | 7.843% | $264.032 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.56 | 6.282% | $155.7669 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.31 | 12.710% | $238.1675 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.57 | 8.520% | $189.4434 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.78 | $1,209.7445 | $1,209.75 | $1,209.75 | $1,209.80 | |