| 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 | $227.99 | 3.365% | $235.6619 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.77 | 3.807% | $242.6696 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.56 | 5.313% | $245.969 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.39 | 13.129% | $127.1457 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.44 | 5.831% | $133.8127 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.85 | 6.672% | $255.8528 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.27 | 12.461% | $31.7927 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.27 | $1,272.9044 | $1,272.90 | $1,272.85 | $1,273.00 | |