| 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 | $218.67 | 13.172% | $247.4732 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.64 | 5.766% | $70.4825 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.96 | 9.338% | $54.6253 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.36 | 3.596% | $160.9467 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.83 | 5.872% | $240.1495 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.80 | 5.873% | $143.7755 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.74 | 7.693% | $226.9522 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.00 | $1,144.4049 | $1,144.41 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.40 | |