| 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 | $224.66 | 5.837% | $237.7734 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.81 | 13.626% | $280.4403 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.49 | 7.349% | $185.1663 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 10.122% | $46.5486 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.62 | 12.453% | $277.3316 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.70 | 5.224% | $120.6919 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.82 | 12.804% | $138.5459 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.37 | $1,286.4980 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.40 | |