| 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 | $224.54 | 5.175% | $236.1599 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.25 | 4.236% | $226.4527 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.42 | 3.695% | $213.0103 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.62 | 6.789% | $198.2217 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.54 | 12.848% | $82.9884 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.96 | 12.162% | $158.1036 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.89 | 3.511% | $147.9069 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.22 | $1,262.8435 | $1,262.84 | $1,262.80 | $1,262.90 | |