| 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 | $205.39 | 10.645% | $227.2538 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.25 | 10.723% | $204.0071 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.62 | 11.655% | $162.592 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.67 | 5.515% | $239.1709 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.61 | 11.245% | $239.8553 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.48 | 7.480% | $5.8899 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.32 | 5.273% | $204.5665 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.34 | $1,283.3355 | $1,283.34 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.50 | |