| 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 | $225.92 | 5.637% | $238.6551 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.87 | 8.469% | $177.7482 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.60 | 4.502% | $260.837 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.72 | 10.741% | $231.1386 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.28 | 10.365% | $33.4185 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.85 | 9.813% | $101.9614 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 9.250% | $85.4991 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.50 | $1,129.2579 | $1,129.27 | $1,129.25 | $1,129.20 | |