| 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 | $222.50 | 4.513% | $232.5414 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.35 | 6.818% | $264.2143 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.82 | 8.618% | $260.4877 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.77 | 12.550% | $274.3631 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 12.380% | $260.1822 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.99 | 12.553% | $39.3823 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.26 | 7.447% | $11.0241 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.21 | $1,342.1951 | $1,342.18 | $1,342.20 | $1,342.20 | |