| 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 | $224.30 | 5.389% | $236.3875 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.51 | 3.109% | $165.5003 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.42 | 8.103% | $256.6581 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.87 | 13.437% | $154.1269 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.39 | 12.358% | $161.1101 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.60 | 7.795% | $51.3104 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.36 | 8.437% | $192.3239 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.45 | $1,217.4172 | $1,217.42 | $1,217.40 | $1,217.40 | |