| 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 | $214.72 | 5.352% | $226.2118 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.53 | 8.333% | $181.4903 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.71 | 12.401% | $188.5077 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.33 | 12.197% | $280.8628 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.51 | 7.233% | $48.8017 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.83 | 9.381% | $241.5461 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.37 | 10.629% | $138.6956 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.00 | $1,306.1160 | $1,306.12 | $1,306.10 | $1,306.10 | |