| 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 | $221.44 | 5.391% | $233.3778 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.92 | 5.268% | $108.3418 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.78 | 13.310% | $48.474 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.71 | 9.382% | $272.044 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 4.158% | $37.4656 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.26 | 9.647% | $265.6308 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.77 | 13.753% | $219.2817 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.85 | $1,184.6157 | $1,184.61 | $1,184.65 | $1,184.60 | |