| 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 | $224.36 | 5.174% | $235.9684 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.85 | 13.712% | $214.7451 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 11.252% | $17.2107 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.26 | 6.689% | $237.127 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.46 | 12.174% | $259.6379 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.25 | 7.703% | $254.4483 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.60 | 10.681% | $33.8684 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.25 | $1,253.0058 | $1,253.02 | $1,253.00 | $1,252.90 | |