| 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 | $224.30 | 5.375% | $236.3561 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 9.191% | $188.147 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.52 | 3.118% | $143.8702 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 8.649% | $189.7555 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.54 | 3.820% | $60.7762 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.95 | 10.693% | $227.9722 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.65 | 6.488% | $236.0307 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.92 | $1,282.9079 | $1,282.92 | $1,282.90 | $1,283.00 | |