| 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 | $218.86 | 5.465% | $230.8207 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 11.548% | $26.3142 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.86 | 8.245% | $235.8226 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.93 | 8.579% | $255.0846 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.96 | 11.774% | $88.2568 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.89 | 5.213% | $169.2772 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.78 | 9.762% | $32.6871 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.87 | $1,038.2632 | $1,038.26 | $1,038.25 | $1,038.30 | |