| 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 | $223.40 | 5.711% | $236.1584 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.73 | 12.864% | $78.7001 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.62 | 13.393% | $267.1766 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.54 | 9.818% | $274.0398 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.32 | 12.540% | $147.7875 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.53 | 8.829% | $181.2329 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 3.107% | $227.454 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.74 | $1,412.5493 | $1,412.55 | $1,412.60 | $1,412.60 | |