| 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 | $224.92 | 9.563% | $246.4291 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.60 | 5.749% | $214.2475 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.71 | 6.707% | $186.4278 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.45 | 12.732% | $130.1491 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.34 | 6.255% | $240.4976 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.31 | 7.755% | $15.4197 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.87 | 11.857% | $244.8214 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.20 | $1,277.9922 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | $1,277.80 | |