| 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 | $215.53 | 5.577% | $227.5501 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.66 | 4.507% | $138.639 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.45 | 7.624% | $97.3459 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.53 | 11.305% | $82.9556 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.66 | 9.192% | $262.7815 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.63 | 7.722% | $218.2771 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.55 | 8.510% | $144.9151 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.01 | $1,172.4643 | $1,172.48 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.50 | |