| 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 | $214.35 | 6.756% | $228.8315 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.45 | 3.175% | $248.0843 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.86 | 9.462% | $148.7151 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.25 | 9.677% | $77.0481 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.70 | 8.727% | $247.5714 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.90 | 7.126% | $170.2232 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.60 | 4.289% | $144.5446 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.11 | $1,265.0182 | $1,265.01 | $1,265.00 | $1,264.90 | |