| 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 | $229.35 | 9.382% | $250.8676 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.82 | 3.404% | $212.8261 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.61 | 6.412% | $190.0625 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 9.680% | $177.528 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.62 | 9.595% | $148.6327 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 3.493% | $233.2422 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 4.281% | $209.4692 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.50 | $1,422.6283 | $1,422.63 | $1,422.65 | $1,422.60 | |