| 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 | $212.40 | 5.645% | $224.39 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.45 | 5.378% | $249.1663 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.54 | 12.712% | $177.5665 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.82 | 3.239% | $72.0815 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.86 | 8.487% | $268.8959 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.76 | 12.184% | $153.4228 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 10.478% | $240.2344 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.28 | $1,385.7574 | $1,385.76 | $1,385.75 | $1,385.80 | |