| 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 | $225.44 | 7.192% | $241.6536 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.57 | 3.533% | $216.9741 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.42 | 8.564% | $148.103 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.88 | 12.716% | $147.5227 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.94 | 3.640% | $54.867 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.67 | 8.249% | $131.7066 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.72 | 7.146% | $137.9183 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.64 | $1,078.7453 | $1,078.74 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.80 | |