| 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 | $222.45 | 3.166% | $229.4928 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.43 | 6.253% | $149.2111 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.31 | 3.695% | $135.125 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.48 | 13.305% | $254.3471 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.74 | 5.708% | $142.431 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 10.344% | $55.8672 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.76 | 5.349% | $10.2821 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.80 | $976.7563 | $976.76 | $976.80 | $976.70 | |