| 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 | 5.766% | $237.2331 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.73 | 7.300% | $167.0983 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.98 | 8.301% | $255.5687 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.77 | 8.329% | $74.4979 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 12.790% | $246.6266 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 10.695% | $179.3038 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.48 | 10.704% | $180.9789 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.90 | $1,341.3073 | $1,341.31 | $1,341.35 | $1,341.30 | |