| 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 | $235.79 | 7.873% | $254.3537 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.48 | 11.501% | $55.1707 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.54 | 4.836% | $188.2226 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.47 | 11.237% | $195.1876 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.42 | 10.153% | $239.4947 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.39 | 10.343% | $227.7369 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.59 | 11.415% | $249.1128 | $249.11 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.68 | $1,409.2790 | $1,409.27 | $1,409.25 | $1,409.30 | |