| 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 | $218.40 | 5.686% | $230.8182 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.52 | 9.687% | $244.0755 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.75 | 6.300% | $194.2633 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.55 | 5.622% | $54.4481 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.28 | 6.691% | $142.1978 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.74 | 8.404% | $230.6187 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.41 | 13.284% | $145.468 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.65 | $1,241.8896 | $1,241.90 | $1,241.85 | $1,241.90 | |