| 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 | $218.89 | 5.236% | $230.3511 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.90 | 3.110% | $219.5212 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.98 | 7.634% | $83.933 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 10.276% | $126.255 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.78 | 4.297% | $200.0208 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.92 | 12.320% | $243.6445 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.97 | 12.708% | $154.3761 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.93 | $1,258.1017 | $1,258.10 | $1,258.10 | $1,258.10 | |