| 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 | $218.77 | 12.250% | $245.5693 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.92 | 4.799% | $140.3468 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.69 | 9.668% | $238.7363 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.87 | 7.830% | $205.8151 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.52 | 5.600% | $12.1651 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.47 | 4.462% | $51.6774 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.27 | 9.473% | $254.2729 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.51 | $1,148.5829 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.55 | $1,148.60 | |