| 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 | $215.88 | 4.178% | $224.8995 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.95 | 13.567% | $281.5894 | $281.59 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.38 | 7.127% | $119.3181 | $119.32 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.61 | 6.435% | $149.6583 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.88 | 11.670% | $219.8559 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 12.496% | $270.6654 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.34 | 13.331% | $20.7849 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.64 | $1,286.7715 | $1,286.78 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.90 | |