| 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 | $226.78 | 5.540% | $239.3436 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.61 | 7.427% | $41.4776 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.51 | 10.211% | $75.5056 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.82 | 9.776% | $47.0061 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.89 | 12.566% | $168.7252 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.86 | 13.258% | $178.7891 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.51 | 10.715% | $260.7449 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.98 | $1,011.5921 | $1,011.60 | $1,011.65 | $1,011.50 | |