| 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 | $229.58 | 6.644% | $244.8333 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 11.105% | $273.3072 | $273.31 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.59 | 5.349% | $239.7638 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.63 | 11.417% | $65.3238 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.35 | 9.468% | $31.0342 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.61 | 6.391% | $168.7468 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 3.614% | $145.6709 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.34 | $1,168.6800 | $1,168.67 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.60 | |