| 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 | $214.33 | 3.850% | $222.5817 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.68 | 7.510% | $172.7471 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.38 | 12.196% | $149.647 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.70 | 11.121% | $256.3561 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.29 | 9.679% | $180.1916 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.65 | 7.360% | $204.6818 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.61 | 11.512% | $62.0118 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.64 | $1,248.2171 | $1,248.22 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.20 | |