| 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 | $206.40 | 9.276% | $225.5457 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.94 | 6.243% | $238.983 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.25 | 9.184% | $242.6614 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 13.370% | $278.3234 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.48 | 6.855% | $38.9807 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.54 | 3.461% | $54.3584 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.47 | 11.609% | $278.431 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.58 | $1,357.2836 | $1,357.28 | $1,357.30 | $1,357.30 | |