| 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 | $228.96 | 6.635% | $244.1515 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.40 | 10.252% | $205.5097 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.95 | 10.712% | $125.0492 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.81 | 8.501% | $236.326 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.48 | 11.497% | $62.9735 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.81 | 12.795% | $277.2614 | $277.26 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 11.700% | $200.468 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.88 | $1,351.7393 | $1,351.74 | $1,351.70 | $1,351.80 | |