| 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 | $225.97 | 5.388% | $238.1453 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 6.595% | $256.2437 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.43 | 8.671% | $248.2372 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 9.251% | $269.5987 | $269.60 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.87 | 4.865% | $41.8097 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.47 | 4.374% | $15.1029 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.83 | 3.616% | $22.6194 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.73 | $1,091.7569 | $1,091.76 | $1,091.75 | $1,091.60 | |