| 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 | $226.80 | 5.497% | $239.2672 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.45 | 9.848% | $176.2511 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.46 | 5.137% | $151.8809 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.46 | 10.635% | $160.9297 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.86 | 10.557% | $36.329 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.25 | 10.285% | $226.36 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.26 | 10.381% | $255.2671 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.54 | $1,246.2850 | $1,246.29 | $1,246.30 | $1,246.40 | |