| 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 | $223.42 | 5.805% | $236.3895 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.50 | 11.232% | $267.513 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.57 | 12.794% | $157.4266 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 11.596% | $259.6504 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.87 | 3.342% | $199.3157 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.95 | 4.204% | $175.0106 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 6.531% | $86.5777 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.25 | $1,381.8835 | $1,381.89 | $1,381.90 | $1,381.90 | |