| 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 | $226.33 | 9.561% | $247.9694 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.26 | 9.412% | $161.1201 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.34 | 13.756% | $196.0471 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.74 | 5.524% | $240.3204 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.83 | 7.846% | $170.2133 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.30 | 8.148% | $254.4722 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 13.216% | $273.3487 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,408.24 | $1,543.4912 | $1,543.49 | $1,543.40 | $1,543.40 | |