| 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 | $231.26 | 5.375% | $243.6902 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.27 | 8.429% | $194.3807 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.66 | 8.614% | $250.5291 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.84 | 8.447% | $103.9356 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.95 | 12.483% | $113.5516 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.69 | 9.324% | $8.407 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 11.688% | $275.6348 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.46 | $1,190.1290 | $1,190.13 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.10 | |