| 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 | $223.75 | 5.758% | $236.6335 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.44 | 5.666% | $243.4967 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.76 | 11.609% | $218.4858 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.34 | 3.521% | $148.387 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.48 | 10.311% | $141.7276 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.25 | 13.647% | $60.517 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 10.207% | $236.5483 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.66 | $1,285.7959 | $1,285.81 | $1,285.85 | $1,285.70 | |