| 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 | $221.25 | 5.523% | $233.4696 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.74 | 12.584% | $122.4238 | $122.42 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 9.367% | $95.8383 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.48 | 4.642% | $140.7226 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.35 | 12.433% | $158.924 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.78 | 5.316% | $241.9951 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.58 | 5.104% | $38.447 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.81 | $1,031.8204 | $1,031.82 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.70 | |