| 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 | $227.55 | 8.185% | $246.175 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.79 | 9.364% | $185.6891 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.77 | 12.213% | $246.6105 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.31 | 8.531% | $240.19 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.98 | 10.376% | $245.0126 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 9.420% | $38.9754 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.63 | 8.547% | $78.8377 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.65 | $1,281.4903 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.55 | $1,281.50 | |