| 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 | $225.78 | 5.785% | $238.8414 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.90 | 4.450% | $31.2306 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.85 | 12.317% | $266.0228 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.79 | 8.748% | $179.2058 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.42 | 4.652% | $252.6509 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.35 | 5.222% | $139.2613 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 5.533% | $168.2618 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.53 | $1,275.4746 | $1,275.47 | $1,275.45 | $1,275.50 | |