| 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 | $222.77 | 6.234% | $236.6575 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.47 | 13.740% | $262.1366 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.72 | 4.589% | $180.6461 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.49 | 12.185% | $155.365 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 13.553% | $186.7152 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.33 | 4.841% | $83.1704 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.47 | 7.376% | $146.536 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.68 | $1,251.2268 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.20 | |