| 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 | $219.65 | 5.271% | $231.2278 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.66 | 3.393% | $148.5344 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.91 | 12.563% | $270.0499 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.46 | 8.218% | $196.3724 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.62 | 6.619% | $172.3176 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.51 | 6.365% | $210.0815 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.81 | 6.580% | $158.6017 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.62 | $1,387.1853 | $1,387.18 | $1,387.20 | $1,387.10 | |