| 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 | $224.29 | 3.449% | $232.0258 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 9.549% | $158.1559 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.71 | 8.627% | $134.3825 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 8.615% | $149.5085 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.78 | 8.366% | $90.789 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.94 | 10.500% | $273.9737 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.25 | 13.190% | $84.0436 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.99 | $1,122.8790 | $1,122.88 | $1,122.90 | $1,122.90 | |