| 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 | $211.90 | 6.304% | $225.2582 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.26 | 7.290% | $234.1712 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.38 | 11.409% | $135.2282 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.25 | 4.632% | $44.207 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.76 | 5.336% | $80.8559 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.39 | 13.664% | $180.0324 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.31 | 5.746% | $137.7976 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.25 | $1,037.5505 | $1,037.56 | $1,037.55 | $1,037.60 | |