| 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 | $206.48 | 5.375% | $217.5783 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.76 | 6.604% | $140.4614 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.79 | 3.843% | $134.7778 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.82 | 4.682% | $196.6137 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.32 | 4.449% | $246.8339 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.86 | 7.779% | $205.707 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.99 | 6.602% | $108.7234 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.02 | $1,250.6955 | $1,250.69 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.70 | |