| 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 | $229.40 | 5.693% | $242.4597 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.67 | 4.295% | $210.3317 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.70 | 7.702% | $235.5443 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.94 | 4.627% | $199.7748 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.51 | 12.572% | $50.1058 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.72 | 3.197% | $152.4426 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.55 | 7.200% | $180.6856 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.49 | $1,271.3445 | $1,271.34 | $1,271.35 | $1,271.30 | |