| 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 | $225.25 | 9.383% | $246.3852 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.57 | 3.243% | $94.5396 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.82 | 12.562% | $238.4288 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.65 | 10.535% | $40.5111 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.71 | 8.426% | $107.0273 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.46 | 13.387% | $204.6182 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 8.850% | $257.7895 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.29 | $1,189.2997 | $1,189.31 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.20 | |