| 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 | $233.63 | 5.805% | $247.1922 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.81 | 9.708% | $242.2462 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 6.559% | $240.1627 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 7.847% | $46.234 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.98 | 7.311% | $158.7988 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.84 | 13.121% | $109.5464 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.68 | 11.756% | $271.2095 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.19 | $1,315.3898 | $1,315.39 | $1,315.40 | $1,315.30 | |