| 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 | $223.67 | 6.526% | $238.2667 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.96 | 10.437% | $185.49 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.65 | 5.138% | $250.9118 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.52 | 4.482% | $224.1348 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.60 | 10.299% | $107.6518 | $107.65 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.74 | 9.273% | $55.4451 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.65 | 11.850% | $121.525 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.79 | $1,183.4252 | $1,183.43 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.40 | |