| 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 | $183.99 | 5.290% | $193.7231 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.83 | 6.434% | $264.8397 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 12.486% | $280.8888 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.76 | 5.329% | $42.9321 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.62 | 9.405% | $23.6534 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.66 | 8.764% | $237.8234 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.84 | 8.848% | $227.3182 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.41 | $1,271.1787 | $1,271.17 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.10 | |