| 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 | $227.32 | 5.687% | $240.2477 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.50 | 5.390% | $258.7325 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.94 | 7.561% | $96.7404 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.25 | 13.497% | $197.7685 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.53 | 13.333% | $186.4668 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.48 | 5.381% | $20.5282 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.92 | 12.740% | $173.5294 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.94 | $1,174.0135 | $1,174.02 | $1,174.05 | $1,173.90 | |