| 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 | $224.28 | 6.640% | $239.1722 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.68 | 7.492% | $239.3632 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.86 | 11.175% | $171.0539 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.68 | 7.656% | $79.3209 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.92 | 13.140% | $251.0803 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.85 | 8.711% | $86.8057 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.99 | 5.741% | $121.5916 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.26 | $1,188.3878 | $1,188.38 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.50 | |