| 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 | $230.95 | 6.329% | $245.5668 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.83 | 13.635% | $213.4406 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.57 | 3.701% | $39.9975 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.25 | 9.378% | $162.1529 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.92 | 12.621% | $184.6083 | $184.61 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.92 | 10.500% | $54.0566 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.27 | 5.556% | $238.8416 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.71 | $1,138.6643 | $1,138.67 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.70 | |