| 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 | $213.46 | 5.350% | $224.8801 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.84 | 6.337% | $138.068 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 11.599% | $187.0622 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.30 | 8.356% | $256.0452 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.53 | 8.678% | $239.6676 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.94 | 8.442% | $173.4421 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.88 | 7.870% | $84.0092 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.57 | $1,303.1744 | $1,303.18 | $1,303.15 | $1,303.20 | |