| 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 | $223.59 | 5.189% | $235.1921 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.29 | 13.850% | $77.7482 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.86 | 3.866% | $244.9783 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.56 | 12.630% | $276.5742 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.44 | 12.651% | $240.4423 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.90 | 7.354% | $143.747 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.95 | 9.750% | $224.9326 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,325.59 | $1,443.6147 | $1,443.61 | $1,443.65 | $1,443.50 | |