| 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 | $217.50 | 3.616% | $225.3648 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.92 | 6.250% | $192.2275 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.39 | 8.858% | $144.1171 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.97 | 3.583% | $35.1871 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.47 | 3.489% | $255.0693 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.77 | 7.163% | $125.1342 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.82 | 7.378% | $19.1348 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.84 | $996.2348 | $996.23 | $996.25 | $996.20 | |