| 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 | $220.84 | 5.586% | $233.1761 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.98 | 9.614% | $150.1493 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.50 | 7.759% | $74.8925 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.95 | 6.299% | $148.7655 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.79 | 12.402% | $223.4439 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.60 | 6.575% | $159.4362 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.79 | 11.551% | $264.1416 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.45 | $1,254.0051 | $1,254.01 | $1,254.05 | $1,253.90 | |