| 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 | $224.95 | 4.327% | $234.6836 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 4.199% | $257.1319 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.94 | 9.762% | $122.8676 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.40 | 12.345% | $279.065 | $279.07 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 13.357% | $197.8306 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.93 | 8.295% | $239.2561 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.88 | 11.161% | $205.5145 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,412.39 | $1,536.3493 | $1,536.35 | $1,536.35 | $1,536.40 | |