| 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 | $225.53 | 5.555% | $238.0582 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.32 | 7.161% | $225.381 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.85 | 6.457% | $224.4646 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.33 | 13.563% | $258.1628 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.44 | 11.718% | $278.6694 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.99 | 8.391% | $194.0091 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.42 | 9.367% | $271.6895 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,550.88 | $1,690.4346 | $1,690.43 | $1,690.40 | $1,690.60 | |