| 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 | $212.36 | 5.681% | $224.4242 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.47 | 6.778% | $187.3634 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 6.494% | $182.9673 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.88 | 12.413% | $54.9475 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.81 | 9.389% | $187.9412 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.63 | 3.362% | $58.5339 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.41 | 8.749% | $135.2946 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.37 | $1,031.4721 | $1,031.46 | $1,031.45 | $1,031.40 | |