| 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 | $229.87 | 6.518% | $244.8529 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 7.197% | $150.719 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.40 | 9.709% | $234.119 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.55 | 11.308% | $172.0265 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 7.678% | $49.2627 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.65 | 9.785% | $240.0449 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.28 | 11.201% | $157.1048 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.10 | $1,248.1298 | $1,248.12 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.10 | |