| 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 | $228.50 | 5.685% | $241.4902 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.69 | 7.379% | $252.0078 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.27 | 10.303% | $212.0796 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.69 | 6.861% | $187.7441 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.65 | 10.305% | $150.7318 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.85 | 8.290% | $253.2362 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.49 | 11.803% | $253.2226 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,428.14 | $1,550.5123 | $1,550.51 | $1,550.55 | $1,550.40 | |