| 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 | $220.49 | 5.852% | $233.3931 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.99 | 5.554% | $163.5981 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.88 | 4.722% | $79.4631 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.71 | 8.118% | $170.5129 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.89 | 11.239% | $69.9582 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.93 | 8.715% | $260.8399 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.33 | 12.842% | $227.1848 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.22 | $1,204.9501 | $1,204.94 | $1,204.95 | $1,205.00 | |