| 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 | $225.35 | 4.795% | $236.1555 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.47 | 5.602% | $252.8851 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.87 | 13.173% | $80.2057 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.25 | 7.444% | $250.6131 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.68 | 10.505% | $216.2362 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.41 | 9.712% | $78.3453 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 11.604% | $235.1608 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.74 | $1,349.6017 | $1,349.62 | $1,349.60 | $1,349.60 | |