| 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 | $223.74 | 5.287% | $235.5691 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.74 | 3.499% | $220.1838 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.87 | 7.615% | $262.4407 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.87 | 6.124% | $152.6806 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.68 | 5.579% | $28.1685 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.95 | 4.773% | $145.5821 | $145.58 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.57 | 7.792% | $222.6659 | $222.67 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.42 | $1,267.2907 | $1,267.29 | $1,267.30 | $1,267.40 | |