| 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 | $222.89 | 10.248% | $245.7318 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.63 | 5.759% | $221.7026 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.84 | 10.272% | $217.0594 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.37 | 4.707% | $174.201 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.97 | 12.721% | $219.7721 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.79 | 13.795% | $259.2136 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.94 | 9.641% | $259.7834 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.43 | $1,597.4639 | $1,597.45 | $1,597.45 | $1,597.50 | |