| 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 | $225.89 | 8.220% | $244.4582 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.50 | 6.805% | $197.0552 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.99 | 3.726% | $183.5846 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.85 | 9.550% | $268.2332 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 7.552% | $140.1295 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.81 | 12.479% | $38.0291 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.56 | 11.549% | $211.4523 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.89 | $1,282.9421 | $1,282.94 | $1,283.00 | $1,283.00 | |