| 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 | $211.55 | 6.193% | $224.6513 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.77 | 7.844% | $194.9496 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.30 | 8.336% | $174.746 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 12.272% | $8.1846 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.54 | 8.219% | $241.9128 | $241.91 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.62 | 10.119% | $253.9564 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 5.495% | $241.5625 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.05 | $1,339.9632 | $1,339.96 | $1,339.95 | $1,340.00 | |