| 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 | 5.435% | $230.5442 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.88 | 5.852% | $149.1243 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.86 | 9.459% | $223.1431 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.29 | 12.512% | $201.7228 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.62 | 5.773% | $129.6989 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.69 | 11.746% | $99.1075 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 5.559% | $202.1983 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.55 | $1,235.5391 | $1,235.53 | $1,235.50 | $1,235.40 | |