| 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 | $226.75 | 5.356% | $238.8947 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.30 | 6.545% | $257.0931 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.38 | 12.619% | $71.3779 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.38 | 8.525% | $8.0091 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 13.567% | $194.9945 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 13.634% | $276.0624 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.26 | 6.400% | $19.4286 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.71 | $1,065.8603 | $1,065.85 | $1,065.90 | $1,065.90 | |