| 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 | $209.95 | 6.843% | $224.3169 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.77 | 6.538% | $187.2618 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.71 | 13.249% | $192.1949 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.76 | 6.395% | $152.9535 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.71 | 5.202% | $154.3419 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 5.606% | $89.5961 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.48 | 7.656% | $44.6557 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.22 | $1,045.3208 | $1,045.32 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.40 | |