| 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 | $204.35 | 5.384% | $215.3522 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.60 | 13.626% | $235.8876 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.55 | 7.402% | $259.4295 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.34 | 12.339% | $252.0213 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.64 | 3.778% | $189.5401 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.99 | 10.516% | $195.6023 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.96 | 13.178% | $238.7603 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,448.43 | $1,586.5933 | $1,586.59 | $1,586.60 | $1,586.60 | |