| 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 | $222.72 | 9.665% | $244.2459 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.85 | 7.252% | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.32 | 4.420% | $260.3399 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.60 | 12.255% | $157.8305 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.61 | 5.349% | $214.5011 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.69 | 6.842% | $13.5582 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.25 | 12.382% | $274.493 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.04 | $1,343.9186 | $1,343.92 | $1,343.95 | $1,343.90 | |