| 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 | $211.98 | 7.359% | $227.5796 | $227.58 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.82 | 8.589% | $270.1911 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 5.544% | $196.8185 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 8.152% | $235.2198 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.72 | 7.616% | $24.4504 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.83 | 10.184% | $152.9684 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.70 | 10.331% | $179.5085 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.02 | $1,286.7363 | $1,286.74 | $1,286.70 | $1,286.80 | |