| 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 | $226.46 | 3.625% | $234.6692 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.70 | 4.581% | $241.2684 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.47 | 12.308% | $166.7437 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.56 | 9.799% | $266.3285 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.81 | 13.444% | $265.2434 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.93 | 7.135% | $126.3443 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.31 | 9.698% | $155.0142 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,341.24 | $1,455.6117 | $1,455.60 | $1,455.60 | $1,455.50 | |