| 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 | $224.99 | 4.656% | $235.4655 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.35 | 6.871% | $14.2673 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.62 | 12.593% | $198.8618 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.26 | 7.666% | $143.4757 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 5.810% | $240.1358 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.25 | 13.310% | $262.0294 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.57 | 10.445% | $161.8792 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.99 | $1,256.1147 | $1,256.13 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.20 | |