| 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 | $226.55 | 5.647% | $239.3433 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.33 | 4.852% | $159.7211 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.66 | 5.542% | $163.2313 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 9.500% | $27.7035 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.26 | 7.161% | $158.8769 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 13.699% | $89.1286 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.91 | 5.574% | $15.7411 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.40 | $853.7458 | $853.74 | $853.80 | $853.60 | |