| 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 | $220.87 | 5.300% | $232.5761 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.46 | 5.320% | $213.2309 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.30 | 6.417% | $183.3565 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.31 | 5.523% | $33.0393 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.95 | 3.426% | $113.7169 | $113.72 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.33 | 4.155% | $220.1108 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.68 | 9.356% | $270.8529 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.90 | $1,266.8834 | $1,266.89 | $1,266.90 | $1,266.90 | |