| 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 | $235.67 | 4.167% | $245.4904 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.77 | 5.663% | $242.7819 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.93 | 4.336% | $136.6071 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.50 | 11.254% | $147.4116 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.90 | 13.797% | $218.3764 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.95 | 4.505% | $102.3626 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.75 | 7.838% | $178.7415 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.47 | $1,271.7715 | $1,271.77 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.80 | |