| 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 | $221.67 | 5.188% | $233.1702 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.88 | 7.277% | $83.5473 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.99 | 13.192% | $225.2408 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.65 | 9.150% | $126.232 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.65 | 6.185% | $260.8435 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.69 | 13.741% | $274.9006 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.81 | 6.873% | $145.1442 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.34 | $1,349.0786 | $1,349.07 | $1,349.10 | $1,348.90 | |