| 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 | $233.77 | 5.549% | $246.7419 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.85 | 7.196% | $79.1642 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.29 | 8.784% | $15.5452 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.99 | 10.804% | $185.0316 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.89 | 9.835% | $207.4673 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.86 | 4.735% | $211.4181 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.80 | 13.659% | $225.9541 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.45 | $1,171.3224 | $1,171.32 | $1,171.30 | $1,171.30 | |