| 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 | $231.27 | 8.723% | $251.4437 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.40 | 5.416% | $154.329 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.50 | 9.737% | $217.8279 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.70 | 5.742% | $183.6739 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 6.347% | $146.7376 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.99 | 6.361% | $215.9022 | $215.90 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.68 | 7.120% | $133.5572 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.52 | $1,303.4715 | $1,303.47 | $1,303.50 | $1,303.40 | |