| 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 | $223.41 | 9.866% | $245.4516 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.32 | 7.597% | $223.0701 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.35 | 9.114% | $208.7896 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.26 | 9.735% | $208.7818 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.61 | 5.711% | $248.0086 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.31 | 7.501% | $45.4837 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.53 | 13.237% | $96.8516 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.79 | $1,276.4370 | $1,276.43 | $1,276.45 | $1,276.60 | |