| 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 | $225.25 | 5.296% | $237.1792 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.47 | 8.624% | $175.3952 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.80 | 6.765% | $156.731 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.26 | 4.529% | $119.4348 | $119.43 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.58 | 4.195% | $253.7982 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.46 | 6.553% | $221.0549 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.50 | 12.688% | $53.5268 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.32 | $1,217.1201 | $1,217.12 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.10 | |