| 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 | $217.72 | 5.854% | $230.4653 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 3.246% | $205.2634 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.49 | 13.202% | $271.1075 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.27 | 7.352% | $245.0524 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 13.131% | $87.7557 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.86 | 7.652% | $246.3724 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.39 | 10.839% | $253.1452 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,419.11 | $1,539.1619 | $1,539.17 | $1,539.10 | $1,539.30 | |