| 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 | $191.37 | 13.126% | $216.4892 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.51 | 12.768% | $237.3879 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.46 | 7.857% | $258.2744 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.54 | 12.583% | $71.5352 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 11.373% | $9.7006 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.82 | 11.711% | $160.6628 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 9.841% | $270.5494 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.72 | $1,224.5995 | $1,224.60 | $1,224.60 | $1,224.60 | |