| 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 | $222.90 | 5.719% | $235.6477 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.31 | 10.233% | $85.2211 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.33 | 12.535% | $265.954 | $265.95 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.34 | 9.212% | $198.045 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.81 | 10.238% | $250.0308 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.33 | 5.347% | $218.4159 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 11.814% | $234.1944 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.47 | $1,487.5089 | $1,487.51 | $1,487.50 | $1,487.40 | |