| 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 | $215.96 | 9.495% | $236.4654 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.72 | 3.465% | $257.3381 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.52 | 12.634% | $282.1707 | $282.17 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.71 | 3.762% | $39.1287 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.53 | 8.741% | $239.8065 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.70 | 7.297% | $196.0316 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.41 | 8.389% | $228.0613 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,366.55 | $1,479.0023 | $1,479.01 | $1,479.00 | $1,479.00 | |