| 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 | $218.64 | 5.301% | $230.2301 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.81 | 13.389% | $270.7843 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.43 | 9.414% | $254.311 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.98 | 13.745% | $57.9872 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.45 | 6.396% | $178.1601 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.44 | 7.315% | $24.0815 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.75 | 13.382% | $139.1764 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.50 | $1,154.7306 | $1,154.73 | $1,154.80 | $1,154.80 | |