| 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 | $236.40 | 5.104% | $248.4659 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.57 | 11.681% | $196.0783 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.25 | 9.593% | $189.8699 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.44 | 6.229% | $239.4827 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.42 | 4.347% | $231.0451 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.98 | 11.298% | $151.343 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.45 | 10.654% | $180.864 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.51 | $1,437.1489 | $1,437.15 | $1,437.15 | $1,437.20 | |