| 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 | $212.59 | 8.368% | $230.3795 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.79 | 3.664% | $192.5973 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.58 | 3.406% | $26.4513 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.44 | 6.483% | $51.5804 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.56 | 6.134% | $154.4887 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.52 | 6.339% | $266.4005 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.96 | 5.687% | $229.2985 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.44 | $1,151.1962 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.25 | $1,151.30 | |