| 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 | $218.59 | 5.175% | $229.902 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.97 | 7.352% | $69.7466 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.76 | 3.328% | $185.7424 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.42 | 12.588% | $276.3135 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.79 | 11.120% | $158.6682 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.96 | 9.663% | $161.1607 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.25 | 12.251% | $157.432 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.74 | $1,238.9654 | $1,238.96 | $1,238.95 | $1,238.90 | |