| 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 | $89.50 | 5.500% | $94.4225 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.35 | 6.606% | $239.1706 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.56 | 12.669% | $253.0095 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.27 | 8.108% | $108.3999 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.99 | 10.453% | $251.8218 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 8.293% | $231.7362 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.35 | 13.555% | $200.2542 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.01 | $1,378.8147 | $1,378.81 | $1,378.75 | $1,378.80 | |