| 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 | $220.90 | 5.873% | $233.8735 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.36 | 3.840% | $189.3626 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.48 | 7.847% | $230.2318 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.97 | 4.761% | $72.2537 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.54 | 6.564% | $174.2748 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.43 | 3.714% | $45.043 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.25 | 5.577% | $26.6582 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.93 | $971.6976 | $971.68 | $971.65 | $971.80 | |