| 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 | $237.58 | 5.310% | $250.1955 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.34 | 7.765% | $261.1577 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.88 | 4.409% | $89.6664 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.50 | 8.149% | $215.7573 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.39 | 11.486% | $184.3867 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.88 | 6.518% | $180.9528 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.89 | 8.408% | $154.9042 | $154.90 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.46 | $1,337.0206 | $1,337.03 | $1,337.00 | $1,337.20 | |