| 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 | $135.37 | 7.276% | $145.2195 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.75 | 3.624% | $243.2573 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.57 | 7.372% | $238.9779 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 10.102% | $258.2112 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.56 | 6.414% | $263.4385 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.96 | 8.587% | $180.211 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.40 | 3.256% | $225.5111 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,459.13 | $1,554.8265 | $1,554.83 | $1,554.80 | $1,554.80 | |