| 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 | $231.72 | 4.701% | $242.6132 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.36 | 9.600% | $255.7626 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.57 | 4.455% | $208.4608 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.44 | 12.460% | $252.4052 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.62 | 8.759% | $40.9151 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.95 | 12.745% | $10.0907 | $10.09 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.50 | 11.482% | $246.9326 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.16 | $1,257.1802 | $1,257.18 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.20 | |