| 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 | $229.64 | 6.320% | $244.1532 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.63 | 7.153% | $250.3416 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.54 | 7.240% | $225.7831 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.26 | 7.443% | $150.6996 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.68 | 3.527% | $54.538 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.89 | 9.374% | $194.5654 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.27 | 10.874% | $143.3268 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.91 | $1,263.4077 | $1,263.41 | $1,263.45 | $1,263.40 | |