| 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 | $210.31 | 11.485% | $234.4641 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.30 | 8.581% | $224.0026 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 7.359% | $41.709 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.80 | 4.793% | $84.6727 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 12.421% | $278.7366 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.69 | 7.372% | $27.5839 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.70 | 10.581% | $246.2639 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.59 | $1,137.4328 | $1,137.42 | $1,137.40 | $1,137.50 | |