| 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 | $222.70 | 5.769% | $235.5476 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.53 | 8.525% | $180.7267 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.43 | 3.857% | $240.3563 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.25 | 9.361% | $252.8973 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.88 | 4.583% | $141.0616 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.68 | 8.468% | $161.2702 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.82 | 10.472% | $259.4104 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,370.29 | $1,471.2701 | $1,471.28 | $1,471.25 | $1,471.30 | |