| 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 | $220.88 | 5.285% | $232.5535 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.80 | 8.857% | $93.3993 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.41 | 5.776% | $61.7838 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.35 | 7.341% | $241.8929 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.27 | 5.811% | $188.6293 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.52 | 8.346% | $249.7592 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 3.377% | $252.0228 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.02 | $1,320.0408 | $1,320.03 | $1,320.05 | $1,320.10 | |