| 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 | $222.65 | 5.840% | $235.6528 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.54 | 3.174% | $103.7311 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.26 | 11.679% | $172.276 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.55 | 12.551% | $158.1904 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.82 | 9.679% | $182.9665 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 4.398% | $261.4961 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 11.739% | $272.0174 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.74 | $1,386.3303 | $1,386.34 | $1,386.35 | $1,386.40 | |