| 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 | $222.73 | 5.225% | $234.3676 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.47 | 12.174% | $243.9448 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.27 | 4.860% | $154.4273 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.38 | 7.328% | $210.7707 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.95 | 6.333% | $170.0796 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 12.804% | $48.2237 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.71 | 4.214% | $17.4142 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.26 | $1,079.2279 | $1,079.22 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.20 | |