| 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 | $236.73 | 5.760% | $250.3656 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.95 | 11.139% | $183.3238 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.47 | 9.842% | $254.2513 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.88 | 13.748% | $178.4479 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.65 | 13.259% | $229.5194 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.94 | 6.502% | $119.2183 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 9.511% | $199.0253 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.36 | $1,414.1516 | $1,414.16 | $1,414.10 | $1,414.10 | |