| 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 | $219.90 | 7.568% | $236.542 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.33 | 8.540% | $221.7798 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.88 | 8.500% | $210.3598 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.87 | 12.141% | $187.1297 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 6.302% | $98.1274 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.98 | 5.188% | $95.7 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.75 | 9.155% | $232.2273 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.02 | $1,281.8660 | $1,281.87 | $1,281.95 | $1,281.80 | |