| 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 | $236.46 | 4.600% | $247.3372 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.79 | 4.615% | $242.4871 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.34 | 11.238% | $240.6523 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.86 | 8.757% | $238.0256 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.82 | 11.575% | $176.0877 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 10.789% | $20.4738 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.67 | 7.848% | $58.9605 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.42 | $1,224.0242 | $1,224.03 | $1,224.05 | $1,224.10 | |