| 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 | $144.26 | 5.657% | $152.4208 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.96 | 3.458% | $227.5662 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 3.187% | $176.8109 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.51 | 13.868% | $147.4704 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.95 | 8.485% | $248.3764 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.71 | 4.339% | $225.0697 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.81 | 5.191% | $69.2262 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.55 | $1,246.9406 | $1,246.95 | $1,246.90 | $1,247.00 | |