| 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 | $230.82 | 7.215% | $247.4737 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.82 | 3.195% | $228.9071 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.63 | 8.573% | $179.8295 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 12.359% | $148.8083 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.27 | 7.217% | $157.8985 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.75 | 13.847% | $88.516 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.58 | 12.236% | $160.0261 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.31 | $1,211.4592 | $1,211.47 | $1,211.45 | $1,211.40 | |