| 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 | $226.30 | 5.477% | $238.6945 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.72 | 5.846% | $190.2264 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.29 | 5.182% | $209.6172 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 13.442% | $282.8563 | $282.86 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.97 | 4.663% | $170.5693 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.33 | 10.554% | $220.3673 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.58 | 4.510% | $87.3495 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.53 | $1,399.6805 | $1,399.69 | $1,399.65 | $1,399.70 | |