| 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 | $222.97 | 8.744% | $242.4665 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.75 | 4.725% | $189.2904 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.63 | 6.297% | $227.0823 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.80 | 9.493% | $105.9892 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.96 | 9.307% | $268.8515 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.79 | 4.614% | $249.8078 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 6.606% | $246.6543 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,430.27 | $1,530.1420 | $1,530.14 | $1,530.15 | $1,530.30 | |