| 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 | $228.93 | 8.433% | $248.2357 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.77 | 11.576% | $173.8019 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 6.628% | $148.5115 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.53 | 13.664% | $282.4891 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.32 | 4.756% | $96.7107 | $96.71 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.68 | 10.494% | $178.6467 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.70 | 9.779% | $16.1375 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.21 | $1,144.5331 | $1,144.54 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.40 | |