| 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 | $218.50 | 5.316% | $230.1155 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 6.604% | $140.5787 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.62 | 5.209% | $180.5597 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.84 | 12.152% | $226.3676 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.37 | 10.657% | $208.4446 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.52 | 5.212% | $178.3554 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.80 | 3.383% | $71.1275 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.52 | $1,235.5490 | $1,235.56 | $1,235.55 | $1,235.60 | |