| 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 | $224.26 | 5.350% | $236.2579 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.59 | 5.125% | $210.8702 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.48 | 13.585% | $170.9227 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.97 | 4.382% | $83.4743 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.80 | 7.329% | $240.2023 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.76 | 4.614% | $152.4854 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.57 | 3.544% | $239.7768 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.43 | $1,333.9896 | $1,333.99 | $1,333.95 | $1,334.10 | |