| 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 | $224.83 | 5.703% | $237.6521 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.88 | 11.550% | $239.6986 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.57 | 9.570% | $143.0655 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.32 | 8.575% | $17.7194 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.65 | 7.157% | $51.0603 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.38 | 11.353% | $276.5786 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 12.484% | $219.625 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.88 | $1,185.3995 | $1,185.41 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.50 | |