| 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 | $223.78 | 8.379% | $242.5305 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 8.846% | $158.0988 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.63 | 8.275% | $238.8871 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.79 | 8.820% | $170.6189 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.88 | 6.244% | $184.7371 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.34 | 13.634% | $190.1551 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.85 | 12.271% | $261.423 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,320.52 | $1,446.4505 | $1,446.46 | $1,446.45 | $1,446.40 | |