| 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 | $229.38 | 5.700% | $242.4547 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.97 | 3.372% | $216.0165 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.75 | 11.180% | $258.7715 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.75 | 6.230% | $90.0299 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.53 | 9.520% | $184.5741 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.90 | 10.260% | $230.3331 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.99 | 11.229% | $177.9553 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.27 | $1,400.1351 | $1,400.13 | $1,400.10 | $1,400.20 | |