| 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 | $228.55 | 5.325% | $240.7203 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.72 | 7.598% | $203.0589 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.33 | 7.722% | $230.8806 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 8.579% | $233.8792 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.69 | 9.528% | $211.0495 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.58 | 10.534% | $276.9761 | $276.98 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.33 | 10.646% | $252.638 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,518.60 | $1,649.2026 | $1,649.21 | $1,649.25 | $1,649.20 | |