| 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 | $225.56 | 5.749% | $238.5274 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.90 | 4.295% | $142.7799 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.54 | 10.685% | $204.2581 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.99 | 5.653% | $186.9952 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.61 | 13.104% | $259.6981 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.56 | 7.779% | $59.882 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.67 | 11.755% | $15.2769 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.83 | $1,107.4176 | $1,107.43 | $1,107.50 | $1,107.50 | |