| 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 | $248.57 | 13.669% | $282.547 | $282.55 | $282.55 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.58 | 11.725% | $173.8218 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.82 | 10.194% | $197.0489 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.67 | 12.561% | $212.3688 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.81 | 8.790% | $246.7466 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.44 | 3.637% | $68.8564 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.46 | 8.258% | $8.076 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.35 | $1,189.4655 | $1,189.48 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.40 | |