| 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 | $212.27 | 4.418% | $221.6481 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 5.695% | $148.2478 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.95 | 10.449% | $186.6036 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.95 | 4.386% | $256.7374 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.50 | 12.224% | $64.5288 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.75 | 9.515% | $149.7618 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.84 | 5.778% | $235.7157 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.52 | $1,263.2432 | $1,263.25 | $1,263.25 | $1,263.10 | |