| 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 | $224.94 | 4.568% | $235.2153 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.65 | 10.272% | $193.6928 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 11.540% | $159.2903 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.96 | 9.597% | $241.0696 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.37 | 13.536% | $146.8815 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.64 | 6.358% | $60.2412 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.92 | 13.187% | $57.6348 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.29 | $1,094.0255 | $1,094.02 | $1,094.05 | $1,094.00 | |