| 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 | $224.86 | 3.111% | $231.8554 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.51 | 8.638% | $156.9928 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.42 | 5.423% | $120.625 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 12.721% | $41.4137 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 7.765% | $267.1925 | $267.19 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.94 | 8.625% | $219.3573 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.61 | 12.793% | $247.7047 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.02 | $1,285.1414 | $1,285.14 | $1,285.15 | $1,285.20 | |