| 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 | $227.39 | 8.341% | $246.3566 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.26 | 3.857% | $236.0254 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.77 | 10.310% | $125.4997 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.84 | 6.420% | $143.4967 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.76 | 8.180% | $230.1638 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 5.143% | $171.8247 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.94 | 3.747% | $120.2843 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.38 | $1,273.6512 | $1,273.65 | $1,273.65 | $1,273.70 | |