| 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 | $225.61 | 7.190% | $241.8314 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.46 | 12.399% | $272.5226 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.37 | 5.743% | $260.519 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.71 | 4.185% | $198.6912 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.39 | 13.723% | $209.6938 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.98 | 5.700% | $227.2339 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.82 | 7.785% | $244.4779 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,531.34 | $1,654.9698 | $1,654.96 | $1,655.00 | $1,654.90 | |