| 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 | $226.57 | 5.225% | $238.4083 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.51 | 8.369% | $159.8551 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.59 | 7.248% | $223.7086 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.82 | 10.372% | $152.1147 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.86 | 3.653% | $214.4166 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.95 | 9.328% | $14.158 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.30 | 4.544% | $79.7671 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.60 | $1,082.4284 | $1,082.44 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.50 | |