| 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 | $225.25 | 10.365% | $248.5972 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.68 | 3.733% | $78.5051 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.57 | 8.315% | $210.7485 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.77 | 4.131% | $130.9656 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.66 | 10.327% | $26.1034 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.65 | 4.668% | $225.7165 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.51 | 13.120% | $18.6761 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.09 | $939.3124 | $939.33 | $939.30 | $939.30 | |