| 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 | $223.25 | 3.493% | $231.0481 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.27 | 8.138% | $201.4287 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.70 | 6.208% | $243.9598 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 12.476% | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.78 | 10.130% | $260.7658 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.48 | 9.538% | $46.5317 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.62 | 11.384% | $183.3603 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.69 | $1,348.8444 | $1,348.85 | $1,348.85 | $1,348.90 | |