| 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 | $218.66 | 5.631% | $230.9727 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.59 | 5.618% | $144.2636 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.79 | 5.578% | $52.5673 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.49 | 8.561% | $217.6539 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.51 | 4.408% | $151.9241 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 4.472% | $116.8624 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.70 | 8.267% | $245.4413 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.60 | $1,159.6853 | $1,159.67 | $1,159.60 | $1,159.80 | |