| 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 | $230.95 | 5.575% | $243.8255 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.57 | 7.614% | $136.207 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.49 | 12.423% | $241.1361 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.97 | 7.473% | $250.3798 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.73 | 3.608% | $175.8539 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.39 | 4.219% | $50.4316 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.95 | 9.623% | $123.8192 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.05 | $1,221.6531 | $1,221.66 | $1,221.70 | $1,221.60 | |