| 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 | $226.44 | 5.410% | $238.6904 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.43 | 5.354% | $158.484 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.29 | 7.454% | $228.1141 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 7.517% | $251.1812 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.93 | 10.137% | $117.7695 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.89 | 5.450% | $31.519 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.72 | 8.296% | $64.6744 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.32 | $1,090.4326 | $1,090.42 | $1,090.40 | $1,090.50 | |