| 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 | $218.92 | 5.732% | $231.4685 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.51 | 12.786% | $183.2885 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.42 | 10.328% | $184.7111 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.81 | 3.677% | $257.9587 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.61 | 10.659% | $162.2372 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.57 | 9.659% | $99.3182 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.98 | 9.377% | $225.2947 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.82 | $1,344.2769 | $1,344.28 | $1,344.25 | $1,344.30 | |