| 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 | $226.43 | 6.200% | $240.4687 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.33 | 5.337% | $193.1143 | $193.11 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.72 | 6.429% | $13.5378 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.48 | 10.287% | $34.7183 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.27 | 11.366% | $234.1693 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.48 | 4.761% | $159.7396 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.59 | 8.578% | $250.37 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,126.1180 | $1,126.12 | $1,126.05 | $1,126.10 | |