| 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 | $236.51 | 3.667% | $245.1828 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.42 | 13.592% | $284.4571 | $284.46 | $284.45 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.81 | 10.524% | $122.4716 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 6.711% | $232.0431 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.41 | 9.820% | $105.8775 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.44 | 8.379% | $170.6319 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.68 | 10.223% | $162.7773 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.72 | $1,323.4413 | $1,323.44 | $1,323.50 | $1,323.50 | |