| 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 | $216.99 | 5.345% | $228.5881 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.36 | 10.199% | $47.7823 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.69 | 6.325% | $253.7871 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.77 | 5.609% | $176.1241 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 13.378% | $202.8446 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.98 | 12.800% | $150.0014 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.49 | 4.683% | $81.1189 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.19 | $1,140.2465 | $1,140.24 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.20 | |