| 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 | $215.74 | 7.246% | $231.3725 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.88 | 3.180% | $246.4764 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.68 | 10.110% | $115.2631 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 13.370% | $89.2789 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.81 | 12.744% | $237.6756 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.58 | 4.232% | $115.2597 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.55 | 3.286% | $153.4314 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.99 | $1,188.7576 | $1,188.76 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.90 | |