| 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 | $223.77 | 5.393% | $235.8379 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.95 | 12.207% | $50.437 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.76 | 6.501% | $183.9911 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.82 | 4.197% | $257.179 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.97 | 5.461% | $158.1599 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.65 | 3.861% | $254.0959 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.70 | 8.611% | $141.9546 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.62 | $1,281.6554 | $1,281.66 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.70 | |