| 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 | $217.44 | 13.356% | $246.4813 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.29 | 11.867% | $154.7009 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.79 | 10.702% | $223.3856 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.43 | 6.436% | $230.3594 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.45 | 11.315% | $45.0269 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.39 | 13.411% | $255.6171 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.52 | 10.393% | $86.6806 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.31 | $1,242.2518 | $1,242.26 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.30 | |