| 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 | $210.92 | 7.840% | $227.4561 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.49 | 6.527% | $45.2633 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.80 | 6.123% | $48.6043 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.74 | 8.867% | $189.1455 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.70 | 8.377% | $233.7692 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.91 | 5.614% | $250.2101 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.91 | 4.415% | $188.8972 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.47 | $1,183.3457 | $1,183.35 | $1,183.30 | $1,183.40 | |