| 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 | $225.66 | 5.654% | $238.4188 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 13.829% | $260.1106 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.62 | 11.190% | $126.3341 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.60 | 12.395% | $142.2921 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.68 | 5.696% | $106.4147 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.25 | 9.674% | $249.2342 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.60 | 8.402% | $222.8745 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.92 | $1,345.6790 | $1,345.66 | $1,345.65 | $1,345.60 | |