| 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 | $223.76 | 5.733% | $236.5882 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.90 | 9.787% | $245.8131 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.35 | 10.170% | $196.4882 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.44 | 9.236% | $201.4749 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.79 | 8.291% | $43.089 | $43.09 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 6.868% | $257.4664 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.90 | 6.547% | $100.0476 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.06 | $1,280.9674 | $1,280.97 | $1,280.95 | $1,281.00 | |