| 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 | $194.50 | 7.792% | $209.6554 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.29 | 4.570% | $171.7981 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.64 | 6.271% | $142.0206 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.65 | 12.821% | $70.6824 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.58 | 12.181% | $238.4744 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.53 | 3.317% | $242.3094 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.25 | 3.595% | $161.8672 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.44 | $1,236.8075 | $1,236.81 | $1,236.75 | $1,236.90 | |