| 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 | $228.25 | 5.741% | $241.3538 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.61 | 12.114% | $193.52 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.88 | 12.800% | $185.9846 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.32 | 13.811% | $248.4722 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.55 | 6.139% | $247.8876 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.63 | 7.123% | $81.0171 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.76 | 13.327% | $31.4596 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.00 | $1,229.6949 | $1,229.69 | $1,229.65 | $1,229.80 | |