| 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 | $222.55 | 3.680% | $230.7398 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.48 | 6.713% | $240.6165 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.61 | 9.327% | $159.191 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.41 | 12.214% | $138.4833 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 4.216% | $52.4311 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 7.593% | $268.961 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.81 | 8.473% | $206.9773 | $206.98 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.15 | $1,297.4000 | $1,297.40 | $1,297.45 | $1,297.40 | |