| 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 | $224.74 | 5.576% | $237.2715 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.51 | 4.597% | $217.0492 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 7.245% | $189.7808 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.45 | 13.138% | $244.8872 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.54 | 13.163% | $69.6405 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.41 | 12.810% | $187.7271 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.85 | 11.864% | $44.5778 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.46 | $1,190.9341 | $1,190.94 | $1,191.00 | $1,190.90 | |