| 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 | $225.28 | 5.818% | $238.3868 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.86 | 5.847% | $41.1321 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.47 | 11.420% | $33.9497 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.27 | 12.483% | $108.2874 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.53 | 11.378% | $224.4601 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.56 | 4.552% | $185.6425 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.48 | 8.153% | $21.0682 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.45 | $852.9268 | $852.93 | $852.95 | $852.90 | |