| 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 | $225.84 | 5.535% | $238.3402 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.74 | 8.806% | $182.5112 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.43 | 3.324% | $138.8985 | $138.90 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.55 | 6.207% | $162.0188 | $162.02 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.55 | 12.677% | $196.6777 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 8.794% | $49.4251 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.53 | 7.831% | $142.9084 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.07 | $1,110.7799 | $1,110.79 | $1,110.80 | $1,110.70 | |