| 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 | $226.79 | 5.777% | $239.8917 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.37 | 8.456% | $242.2582 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.80 | 5.528% | $226.6741 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.74 | 10.640% | $39.5427 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.32 | 11.313% | $161.7601 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.42 | 3.164% | $109.7871 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.33 | 3.176% | $52.9602 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.77 | $1,072.8741 | $1,072.87 | $1,072.85 | $1,073.00 | |