| 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 | $212.90 | 5.617% | $224.8586 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.86 | 4.242% | $185.4048 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.84 | 8.369% | $47.509 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.83 | 10.241% | $188.3247 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.26 | 9.681% | $261.326 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.68 | 8.280% | $115.5131 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 5.641% | $209.0107 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.22 | $1,231.9469 | $1,231.94 | $1,231.90 | $1,231.90 | |