| 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 | $225.44 | 5.775% | $238.4592 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.57 | 4.123% | $164.0666 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.78 | 4.702% | $255.2425 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.32 | 9.328% | $149.0359 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.85 | 11.650% | $243.2295 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.53 | 7.847% | $112.7325 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.41 | 13.823% | $130.2249 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.90 | $1,292.9911 | $1,292.99 | $1,293.00 | $1,292.90 | |