| 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 | $211.71 | 5.440% | $223.227 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.71 | 7.288% | $199.2445 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.25 | 4.582% | $229.296 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.48 | 9.479% | $5.9994 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 10.127% | $133.0775 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.34 | 5.425% | $251.2699 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.69 | 6.255% | $208.993 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.02 | $1,251.1073 | $1,251.11 | $1,251.15 | $1,251.10 | |