| 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 | $218.96 | 5.719% | $231.4823 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.93 | 12.490% | $253.0238 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 4.488% | $258.5451 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.95 | 11.255% | $195.7532 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 11.538% | $43.1317 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.44 | 4.239% | $187.0465 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.26 | 6.305% | $211.8233 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.65 | $1,380.8059 | $1,380.80 | $1,380.80 | $1,380.70 | |