| 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 | $210.54 | 5.666% | $222.4692 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.49 | 7.869% | $223.8174 | $223.82 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.37 | 9.736% | $257.1883 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.81 | 11.218% | $270.0484 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.44 | 6.296% | $121.6451 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.25 | 5.428% | $94.0945 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.60 | 6.137% | $153.4741 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.50 | $1,342.7370 | $1,342.74 | $1,342.70 | $1,342.70 | |