| 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 | $233.69 | 4.525% | $244.2645 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.41 | 3.307% | $148.1526 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.45 | 8.433% | $125.1859 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.82 | 12.200% | $80.582 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.49 | 3.317% | $174.0788 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 8.795% | $263.5776 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.38 | 9.806% | $52.0261 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.51 | $1,087.8675 | $1,087.87 | $1,087.95 | $1,088.00 | |