| 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 | $212.95 | 5.618% | $224.9135 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.93 | 5.113% | $204.8968 | $204.90 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.87 | 9.142% | $202.8622 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 12.546% | $110.7453 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.90 | 3.204% | $86.5882 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.53 | 11.116% | $270.6008 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.35 | 10.484% | $193.7337 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.93 | $1,294.3405 | $1,294.34 | $1,294.35 | $1,294.30 | |