| 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 | $53.30 | 5.726% | $56.352 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.97 | 11.418% | $222.8026 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.81 | 10.871% | $202.6833 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 12.185% | $188.9869 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.89 | 6.362% | $189.2074 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 10.196% | $160.4564 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.43 | 11.794% | $267.6684 | $267.67 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.47 | $1,288.1570 | $1,288.16 | $1,288.15 | $1,288.30 | |