| 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 | $216.73 | 3.565% | $224.4564 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.75 | 5.537% | $156.9863 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.88 | 9.266% | $79.6331 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.89 | 12.529% | $11.1291 | $11.13 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.71 | 8.830% | $84.5718 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.42 | 5.605% | $245.4471 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.99 | 12.401% | $271.9992 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.37 | $1,074.2230 | $1,074.23 | $1,074.25 | $1,074.20 | |