| 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 | $223.28 | 5.435% | $235.4153 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.71 | 10.778% | $271.0848 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.96 | 7.200% | $252.9491 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.56 | 8.126% | $130.3567 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.69 | 9.322% | $21.5255 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 7.703% | $261.1475 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.66 | 10.603% | $272.8134 | $272.81 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.33 | $1,445.2923 | $1,445.30 | $1,445.30 | $1,445.20 | |