| 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 | $213.88 | 5.416% | $225.4637 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.81 | 7.440% | $217.8991 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.61 | 9.261% | $200.6141 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.57 | 13.357% | $177.4831 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 8.421% | $38.2509 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.40 | 3.167% | $106.6747 | $106.67 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 7.194% | $245.2384 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.33 | $1,211.6240 | $1,211.61 | $1,211.60 | $1,211.70 | |