| 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 | $219.37 | 4.547% | $229.3448 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.33 | 5.175% | $246.4566 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.85 | 5.619% | $120.2472 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 9.184% | $36.9588 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.97 | 9.598% | $260.8104 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.67 | 10.366% | $166.2885 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.75 | 11.455% | $186.9658 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.79 | $1,247.0721 | $1,247.08 | $1,247.05 | $1,247.10 | |