| 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 | $225.27 | 5.592% | $237.8671 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 6.420% | $33.7458 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 9.144% | $262.3603 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.28 | 8.685% | $29.6493 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.92 | 11.808% | $193.3384 | $193.34 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 10.321% | $271.9082 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 3.293% | $143.4843 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.94 | $1,172.3534 | $1,172.36 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.30 | |