| 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 | $222.75 | 5.208% | $234.3508 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.97 | 6.632% | $149.2528 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.55 | 13.585% | $180.089 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.86 | 9.366% | $132.1797 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.90 | 8.261% | $260.8007 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 9.827% | $126.8502 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.26 | 11.492% | $14.7838 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.79 | $1,098.3070 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.50 | |