| 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 | $219.92 | 11.236% | $244.6302 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.72 | 8.219% | $147.957 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.49 | 12.334% | $207.245 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.57 | 4.529% | $172.0234 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.69 | 11.616% | $15.2802 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.77 | 11.694% | $243.236 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 10.788% | $10.4916 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.63 | $1,040.8634 | $1,040.87 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.80 | |