| 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 | $221.85 | 11.552% | $247.4781 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.33 | 6.562% | $144.2104 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.54 | 3.747% | $147.881 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.25 | 8.403% | $255.0181 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.71 | 4.808% | $68.8693 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.37 | 9.397% | $68.2309 | $68.23 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.68 | 9.414% | $114.5346 | $114.53 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.73 | $1,046.2224 | $1,046.22 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.20 | |