| 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 | $225.78 | 5.798% | $238.8707 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.94 | 13.545% | $197.5002 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.35 | 5.708% | $222.3568 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.79 | 4.505% | $153.4029 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.57 | 10.126% | $220.8797 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.32 | 11.185% | $146.0081 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.27 | 13.207% | $281.059 | $281.06 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.02 | $1,460.0774 | $1,460.08 | $1,460.05 | $1,460.20 | |