| 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 | $219.75 | 6.595% | $234.2425 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.30 | 3.852% | $7.5812 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.83 | 4.605% | $238.3216 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.93 | 12.590% | $139.5328 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.27 | 10.191% | $248.2273 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.65 | 4.758% | $129.5333 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.82 | 8.304% | $264.0668 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.55 | $1,261.5055 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.40 | |