| 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 | $236.52 | 10.195% | $260.6332 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.41 | 5.532% | $180.8924 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.61 | 10.375% | $249.017 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.67 | 4.402% | $87.3532 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.56 | 8.110% | $215.7443 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.71 | 10.624% | $238.627 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.26 | 6.556% | $155.8488 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.74 | $1,388.1159 | $1,388.11 | $1,388.15 | $1,388.00 | |