| 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 | $224.26 | 11.637% | $250.3571 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.35 | 13.480% | $264.8056 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.84 | 10.836% | $164.9683 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.83 | 12.817% | $262.6718 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.38 | 7.177% | $219.0484 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.45 | 4.736% | $58.0761 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.51 | 6.852% | $17.6413 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.62 | $1,237.5686 | $1,237.58 | $1,237.55 | $1,237.60 | |