| 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 | $215.60 | 3.584% | $223.3271 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.94 | 7.405% | $265.2259 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.37 | 11.613% | $68.4969 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.81 | 4.665% | $48.9937 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.52 | 4.368% | $258.3317 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.84 | 10.718% | $247.8312 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.33 | 8.414% | $133.707 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.41 | $1,245.9135 | $1,245.92 | $1,246.00 | $1,245.80 | |