| 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 | $235.28 | 5.177% | $247.4604 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.54 | 11.274% | $233.1635 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.63 | 12.306% | $183.7663 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.71 | 12.231% | $50.1785 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.96 | 6.448% | $86.1803 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.40 | 9.260% | $92.2154 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.35 | 11.247% | $240.6829 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.87 | $1,133.6473 | $1,133.65 | $1,133.65 | $1,133.80 | |