| 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 | $220.29 | 6.385% | $234.3555 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 7.510% | $269.3126 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.76 | 10.707% | $67.2656 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.69 | 8.161% | $210.5787 | $210.58 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.54 | 5.134% | $178.2442 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 13.774% | $62.4733 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.61 | 9.539% | $161.6905 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.30 | $1,183.9204 | $1,183.92 | $1,183.90 | $1,184.00 | |