| 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 | $220.42 | 5.182% | $231.8422 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.42 | 9.753% | $145.3349 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.92 | 8.777% | $91.2857 | $91.29 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.68 | 7.714% | $264.6318 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.53 | 3.847% | $178.1288 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.67 | 9.718% | $235.5316 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.72 | 5.576% | $13.4293 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.36 | $1,160.1843 | $1,160.18 | $1,160.30 | $1,160.00 | |