| 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 | $221.78 | 11.580% | $247.4621 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.26 | 11.502% | $147.4725 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 10.845% | $158.1869 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.96 | 3.246% | $147.6005 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.27 | 8.762% | $156.9109 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.83 | 10.717% | $200.2096 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.99 | 5.625% | $88.7144 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.80 | $1,146.5569 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.60 | |