| 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 | $225.50 | 7.289% | $241.9367 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.90 | 7.512% | $268.6725 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.78 | 5.719% | $234.4636 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.82 | 10.295% | $16.3457 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.53 | 3.762% | $103.2743 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.25 | 11.528% | $243.4099 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.97 | 7.872% | $111.0758 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.75 | $1,219.1785 | $1,219.18 | $1,219.15 | $1,219.20 | |