| 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 | $217.40 | 6.658% | $231.8745 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.84 | 3.424% | $48.4438 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.79 | 9.137% | $65.253 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.31 | 6.812% | $154.1404 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 4.514% | $261.8389 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.60 | 4.698% | $211.0712 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.70 | 5.525% | $256.1092 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.17 | $1,228.7310 | $1,228.72 | $1,228.70 | $1,228.70 | |