| 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 | $221.88 | 6.473% | $236.2423 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.96 | 11.451% | $168.2464 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.57 | 11.236% | $247.578 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.60 | 9.667% | $224.3787 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.39 | 7.117% | $242.5022 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.98 | 10.485% | $127.0357 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.92 | 6.756% | $49.0224 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.30 | $1,295.0057 | $1,295.01 | $1,295.05 | $1,294.90 | |