| 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 | $228.28 | 7.275% | $244.8874 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.73 | 9.773% | $51.2969 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.96 | 4.379% | $166.9646 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.42 | 3.482% | $201.1897 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.37 | 5.522% | $150.2317 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 13.641% | $253.2831 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.31 | 7.779% | $159.847 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.95 | $1,227.7004 | $1,227.70 | $1,227.75 | $1,227.70 | |