| 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 | $225.46 | 5.317% | $237.4477 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.84 | 13.372% | $47.4348 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.78 | 7.508% | $173.9264 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 5.454% | $173.7249 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.50 | 10.392% | $142.9576 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.60 | 13.577% | $238.0574 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.98 | 7.308% | $74.0211 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.90 | $1,087.5699 | $1,087.57 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.50 | |