| 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 | $226.45 | 3.808% | $235.0732 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.52 | 4.585% | $153.2379 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.81 | 11.667% | $230.9385 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.43 | 3.293% | $238.0181 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.35 | 6.321% | $178.9914 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.27 | 4.798% | $96.6971 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.97 | 11.136% | $66.6483 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.80 | $1,199.6045 | $1,199.61 | $1,199.60 | $1,199.50 | |