| 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 | $204.47 | 5.508% | $215.7322 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.79 | 3.448% | $131.1617 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.37 | 11.303% | $260.8608 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.52 | 9.540% | $56.435 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.38 | 9.517% | $198.6419 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.77 | 9.494% | $224.2109 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.55 | 6.122% | $147.032 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.85 | $1,234.0745 | $1,234.07 | $1,234.10 | $1,234.00 | |