| 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 | $233.52 | 5.493% | $246.3473 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.63 | 5.583% | $148.4814 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 5.663% | $127.2288 | $127.23 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.35 | 5.620% | $248.5767 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.84 | 11.584% | $198.441 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.57 | 6.508% | $73.0325 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.61 | 12.717% | $275.7171 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.93 | $1,317.8248 | $1,317.83 | $1,317.90 | $1,317.70 | |