| 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 | $207.25 | 13.666% | $235.5728 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 3.336% | $162.7335 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.45 | 7.357% | $174.4014 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.37 | 7.289% | $129.1438 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.36 | 11.467% | $128.5883 | $128.59 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.57 | 9.191% | $239.7507 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.54 | 6.507% | $118.7979 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.02 | $1,188.9884 | $1,188.98 | $1,189.00 | $1,189.00 | |