| 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 | $224.88 | 6.329% | $239.1127 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.55 | 3.354% | $214.5112 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.55 | 8.480% | $180.6734 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.59 | 9.795% | $46.7617 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.95 | 3.489% | $166.5655 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 5.408% | $241.7638 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.50 | 11.632% | $87.6311 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.38 | $1,177.0194 | $1,177.01 | $1,176.95 | $1,177.10 | |