| 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 | $231.90 | 5.421% | $244.4713 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.49 | 9.611% | $189.068 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.77 | 6.745% | $217.5143 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.93 | 7.480% | $77.3104 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.28 | 10.848% | $213.1385 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.74 | 6.233% | $217.5014 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.37 | 4.646% | $248.3982 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.48 | $1,407.4021 | $1,407.40 | $1,407.35 | $1,407.40 | |