| 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 | $230.52 | 6.462% | $245.4162 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.33 | 6.357% | $248.1628 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.86 | 9.399% | $252.5585 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.78 | 13.665% | $16.7997 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.25 | 5.566% | $108.9969 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.28 | 7.619% | $42.2727 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.44 | 7.755% | $261.2412 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.46 | $1,175.4480 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.40 | $1,175.50 | |