| 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 | $214.72 | 5.351% | $226.2097 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 6.130% | $88.4381 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.70 | 12.393% | $209.8377 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 11.833% | $202.3283 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.71 | 3.353% | $239.4792 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.97 | 12.725% | $207.3802 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.74 | 3.220% | $247.4596 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,321.09 | $1,421.1328 | $1,421.14 | $1,421.20 | $1,421.10 | |