| 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 | $230.39 | 5.586% | $243.2596 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.38 | 5.822% | $252.2585 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.94 | 4.523% | $231.9783 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.27 | 12.652% | $209.8369 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.97 | 11.224% | $44.4562 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.83 | 3.326% | $8.0904 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.57 | 7.201% | $143.1884 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.35 | $1,133.0683 | $1,133.08 | $1,133.10 | $1,133.20 | |