| 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 | $229.52 | 7.375% | $246.4471 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.50 | 9.762% | $184.949 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.86 | 13.803% | $258.1735 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.43 | 7.179% | $16.5377 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 11.214% | $156.4002 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.33 | 3.313% | $56.13 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.30 | 3.428% | $223.7148 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.57 | $1,142.3523 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.20 | |