| 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 | $215.40 | 6.107% | $228.5545 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.26 | 4.326% | $46.1747 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.47 | 3.429% | $93.5722 | $93.57 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.83 | 12.827% | $261.5668 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.88 | 9.773% | $159.0391 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.75 | 5.458% | $205.3795 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 5.476% | $199.6872 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.91 | $1,193.9740 | $1,193.97 | $1,193.95 | $1,194.10 | |