| 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 | $226.95 | 9.746% | $249.0685 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.74 | 11.758% | $263.4583 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.91 | 6.495% | $145.8023 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.48 | 8.258% | $250.5956 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.50 | 5.762% | $210.9952 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.86 | 13.300% | $240.0374 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.48 | 9.386% | $196.326 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,421.92 | $1,556.2833 | $1,556.30 | $1,556.30 | $1,556.30 | |