| 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 | $209.64 | 5.575% | $221.3274 | $221.33 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.75 | 11.169% | $269.8627 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.98 | 6.108% | $227.0499 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.35 | 8.338% | $195.3876 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.74 | 12.478% | $215.6653 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.57 | 8.586% | $59.2554 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.74 | 4.236% | $130.024 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.77 | $1,318.5723 | $1,318.58 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.60 | |