| 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 | $224.38 | 5.545% | $236.8219 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.56 | 10.536% | $272.5376 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.31 | 10.522% | $231.3336 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.63 | 6.352% | $155.9439 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.31 | 11.841% | $98.7668 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.51 | 12.385% | $97.2243 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.92 | 12.816% | $120.6229 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.62 | $1,213.2510 | $1,213.24 | $1,213.20 | $1,213.10 | |