| 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 | $219.52 | 5.303% | $231.1611 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.73 | 3.485% | $187.0284 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.28 | 12.785% | $210.0959 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.89 | 8.138% | $234.5405 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.47 | 8.605% | $156.9016 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.74 | 12.584% | $191.1001 | $191.10 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.85 | 3.336% | $140.382 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.48 | $1,351.2096 | $1,351.21 | $1,351.25 | $1,351.20 | |