| 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 | $212.59 | 5.541% | $224.3696 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.77 | 13.146% | $173.9846 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.51 | 3.410% | $217.6884 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.96 | 10.770% | $261.3729 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.70 | 7.416% | $86.6847 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.74 | 6.777% | $120.3804 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.59 | 6.827% | $124.5496 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.86 | $1,209.0302 | $1,209.02 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.10 | |