| 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 | $223.35 | 5.326% | $235.2456 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.76 | 5.230% | $249.1425 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.26 | 6.225% | $31.0814 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.44 | 4.468% | $139.4021 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.46 | 7.732% | $241.8152 | $241.82 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.70 | 12.316% | $22.1263 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.98 | 8.801% | $246.9565 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.95 | $1,165.7696 | $1,165.78 | $1,165.80 | $1,165.70 | |