| 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 | $225.80 | 4.270% | $235.4417 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.34 | 11.612% | $82.9724 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.95 | 7.214% | $252.9714 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.73 | 9.874% | $138.1446 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.26 | 11.366% | $244.1811 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.63 | 4.263% | $76.7688 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.27 | 13.480% | $178.47 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.98 | $1,208.9500 | $1,208.94 | $1,208.90 | $1,209.00 | |