| 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 | $223.28 | 10.632% | $247.0191 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.37 | 9.825% | $45.4346 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.93 | 8.348% | $30.2616 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.97 | 8.644% | $238.9842 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.77 | 6.453% | $174.3381 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.80 | 6.559% | $252.3317 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.93 | 9.223% | $94.9476 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.05 | $1,083.3169 | $1,083.31 | $1,083.35 | $1,083.20 | |