| 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 | $218.68 | 5.856% | $231.4859 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.92 | 3.550% | $249.4727 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.92 | 5.318% | $122.0846 | $122.08 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.58 | 10.303% | $216.8336 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 5.683% | $18.2409 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.89 | 6.703% | $195.1491 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.73 | 3.361% | $112.3844 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.98 | $1,145.6512 | $1,145.64 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.60 | |