| 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 | $230.97 | 5.345% | $243.3153 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.68 | 12.798% | $141.7645 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.87 | 4.812% | $207.3915 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.42 | 7.655% | $55.3562 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.30 | 12.221% | $193.3568 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 12.845% | $248.7217 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.83 | 8.449% | $147.3063 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.48 | $1,237.2123 | $1,237.22 | $1,237.15 | $1,237.30 | |