| 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 | $202.87 | 5.542% | $214.1131 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.27 | 4.436% | $257.1945 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.76 | 4.498% | $86.4825 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.65 | 11.335% | $240.0939 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.53 | 10.450% | $176.2009 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.83 | 8.423% | $30.1741 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.56 | 12.108% | $275.2924 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.47 | $1,279.5514 | $1,279.53 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.60 | |