| 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 | $219.78 | 5.267% | $231.3558 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.61 | 5.343% | $131.2679 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.70 | 13.685% | $285.0083 | $285.01 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 7.637% | $246.3919 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.74 | 3.408% | $45.2307 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.87 | 13.359% | $200.4981 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.81 | 7.427% | $126.5597 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.42 | $1,266.3124 | $1,266.32 | $1,266.30 | $1,266.40 | |