| 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 | $228.28 | 8.405% | $247.4669 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.77 | 8.387% | $187.2602 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.93 | 5.277% | $32.5622 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.74 | 6.693% | $255.7858 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 9.520% | $272.9896 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.66 | 13.389% | $205.9825 | $205.98 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.56 | 9.733% | $31.3397 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.20 | $1,233.3869 | $1,233.39 | $1,233.40 | $1,233.50 | |