| 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 | $225.47 | 8.368% | $244.3373 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.35 | 4.872% | $62.2415 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.94 | 9.459% | $16.3532 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 13.104% | $167.1677 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.29 | 10.529% | $232.4314 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.79 | 7.425% | $258.6687 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.59 | 12.339% | $163.5544 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.23 | $1,144.7542 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.80 | |