| 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 | $225.80 | 5.592% | $238.4267 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.47 | 5.403% | $79.5476 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 11.495% | $181.2574 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.76 | 12.437% | $151.5201 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.30 | 13.699% | $276.6297 | $276.63 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.73 | 3.203% | $254.6328 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.58 | 5.612% | $113.6174 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.21 | $1,295.6317 | $1,295.64 | $1,295.65 | $1,295.50 | |