| 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 | $221.88 | 7.850% | $239.2976 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.74 | 12.158% | $272.2523 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.65 | 11.119% | $115.1748 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 10.557% | $276.879 | $276.88 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.76 | 4.813% | $178.9787 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.27 | 11.534% | $8.1085 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.90 | 5.659% | $55.8936 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.64 | $1,146.5845 | $1,146.58 | $1,146.60 | $1,146.70 | |