| 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 | $219.88 | 5.682% | $232.3736 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.85 | 11.168% | $79.8742 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.31 | 7.482% | $256.1404 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 6.317% | $50.9684 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.58 | 9.677% | $274.8286 | $274.83 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.91 | 10.367% | $209.598 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.88 | 4.238% | $98.901 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.35 | $1,202.6842 | $1,202.68 | $1,202.65 | $1,202.70 | |