| 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 | $216.27 | 5.516% | $228.1995 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.29 | 7.802% | $269.8176 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 11.135% | $158.6008 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.62 | 11.485% | $212.5127 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.48 | 3.778% | $170.6941 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 5.357% | $81.9361 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.34 | 3.681% | $48.0458 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.48 | $1,169.8066 | $1,169.81 | $1,169.80 | $1,169.70 | |