| 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 | $213.36 | 5.215% | $224.4867 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.49 | 12.632% | $242.7107 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.37 | 6.491% | $247.4531 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 7.607% | $119.0887 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.56 | 13.406% | $84.5555 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 8.844% | $174.6511 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 4.410% | $238.556 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.39 | $1,331.5018 | $1,331.51 | $1,331.50 | $1,331.70 | |