| 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 | $222.88 | 9.769% | $244.6531 | $244.65 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.87 | 9.112% | $256.2714 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.99 | 12.256% | $248.0745 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.39 | 4.689% | $186.7547 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 12.139% | $132.2567 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.93 | 10.790% | $64.1806 | $64.18 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.76 | 8.288% | $142.6803 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.76 | $1,274.8713 | $1,274.86 | $1,274.85 | $1,275.10 | |