| 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 | $220.67 | 6.248% | $234.4575 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.39 | 6.641% | $174.2407 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.52 | 13.802% | $95.0474 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 9.500% | $251.8391 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.57 | 11.861% | $207.5805 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.63 | 11.810% | $34.2474 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 3.402% | $246.6138 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.27 | $1,244.0264 | $1,244.03 | $1,244.05 | $1,243.90 | |