| 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 | $203.62 | 5.350% | $214.5137 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.79 | 8.334% | $142.7734 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.80 | 7.448% | $158.8081 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.59 | 8.604% | $160.2886 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.70 | 10.498% | $249.394 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.40 | 8.566% | $111.1716 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.48 | 7.320% | $262.3759 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.38 | $1,299.3253 | $1,299.32 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.40 | |