| 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 | $218.64 | 5.473% | $230.6062 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.56 | 13.543% | $182.3046 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.89 | 7.328% | $238.1501 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.36 | 8.553% | $240.2929 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.94 | 8.856% | $95.728 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.58 | 7.496% | $267.2136 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.51 | 9.121% | $91.1269 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.48 | $1,345.4223 | $1,345.42 | $1,345.45 | $1,345.40 | |