| 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 | $229.95 | 13.578% | $261.1726 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 5.383% | $33.4169 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.31 | 5.507% | $189.1846 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.47 | 6.391% | $262.2219 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.68 | 9.845% | $155.6284 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.30 | 6.795% | $245.9489 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 9.801% | $76.5533 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.14 | $1,224.1266 | $1,224.12 | $1,224.10 | $1,224.10 | |