| 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 | $221.56 | 12.183% | $248.5527 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.27 | 6.776% | $235.1955 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.59 | 6.351% | $259.0604 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.42 | 8.609% | $142.7339 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.79 | 12.589% | $235.0746 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.63 | 13.469% | $145.9552 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.68 | 7.479% | $94.2376 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.94 | $1,360.8099 | $1,360.81 | $1,360.80 | $1,360.90 | |