| 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 | $247.49 | 7.666% | $266.4626 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.56 | 5.133% | $174.0582 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.79 | 10.236% | $197.0909 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.65 | 4.180% | $141.3202 | $141.32 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.74 | 3.412% | $228.2716 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 13.478% | $195.7155 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.92 | 12.122% | $219.6694 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.62 | $1,422.5884 | $1,422.59 | $1,422.50 | $1,422.70 | |