| 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 | $216.88 | 5.200% | $228.1578 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 8.754% | $46.1878 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.67 | 4.640% | $160.8003 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.54 | 13.207% | $189.667 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.73 | 12.437% | $256.0528 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.68 | 3.394% | $216.7965 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.55 | 6.528% | $180.6182 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.52 | $1,278.2804 | $1,278.29 | $1,278.25 | $1,278.40 | |