| 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 | $227.36 | 5.217% | $239.2214 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.38 | 3.608% | $238.6921 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.87 | 12.187% | $267.9811 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.64 | 8.123% | $185.5823 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.29 | 7.839% | $27.2725 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.82 | 8.743% | $147.6947 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.72 | 8.672% | $26.8637 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.08 | $1,133.3078 | $1,133.29 | $1,133.30 | $1,133.40 | |