| 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 | $205.79 | 5.550% | $217.2113 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.94 | 13.294% | $226.52 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.28 | 5.697% | $206.4051 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.63 | 5.662% | $184.5176 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.93 | 12.429% | $152.8247 | $152.82 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.39 | 11.153% | $243.8586 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.66 | 8.282% | $124.1561 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.62 | $1,355.4934 | $1,355.50 | $1,355.40 | $1,355.50 | |