| 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 | $225.63 | 5.835% | $238.7955 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.42 | 12.428% | $147.7529 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.80 | 10.648% | $79.4453 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.29 | 12.699% | $76.9621 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.90 | 7.290% | $238.0765 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.83 | 10.629% | $162.4366 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.78 | 3.339% | $228.1518 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.65 | $1,171.6207 | $1,171.63 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.70 | |