| 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 | $236.30 | 6.115% | $250.7497 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.57 | 8.514% | $75.4932 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.53 | 4.472% | $227.2579 | $227.26 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.91 | 9.302% | $215.2266 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.44 | 5.848% | $156.0623 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.95 | 13.310% | $263.9556 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.87 | 4.591% | $199.6328 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.57 | $1,388.3781 | $1,388.38 | $1,388.40 | $1,388.40 | |