| 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 | $226.78 | 8.244% | $245.4757 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.40 | 5.546% | $180.9058 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.58 | 13.689% | $127.9911 | $127.99 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.67 | 3.565% | $251.3212 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.95 | 12.246% | $231.1706 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.25 | 13.545% | $101.3389 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.79 | 6.173% | $82.592 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.42 | $1,220.7953 | $1,220.80 | $1,220.80 | $1,220.80 | |