| 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 | $225.99 | 5.399% | $238.1912 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.89 | 13.560% | $220.1815 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.65 | 4.754% | $190.2856 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.69 | 5.284% | $10.202 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.62 | 12.528% | $54.7111 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 3.713% | $18.9276 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.64 | 6.767% | $255.8564 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.73 | $988.3554 | $988.36 | $988.40 | $988.40 | |