| 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 | $219.86 | 5.505% | $231.9633 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.53 | 3.683% | $243.1677 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.46 | 9.542% | $202.0612 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 5.490% | $31.5415 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.44 | 10.837% | $165.6348 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.55 | 10.462% | $85.6633 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.44 | 11.354% | $79.5513 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.18 | $1,039.5831 | $1,039.57 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.70 | |