| 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 | $223.63 | 5.301% | $235.4846 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.60 | 12.860% | $153.0382 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.51 | 4.554% | $87.313 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.38 | 5.147% | $198.0759 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.81 | 9.184% | $187.589 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.25 | 5.667% | $255.9783 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.47 | 7.850% | $222.6779 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.65 | $1,340.1569 | $1,340.16 | $1,340.25 | $1,340.20 | |