| 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 | $230.39 | 6.543% | $245.4644 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.39 | 13.581% | $211.7036 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.90 | 11.540% | $218.5069 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.57 | 7.601% | $207.2072 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.26 | 12.168% | $170.787 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.99 | 6.750% | $238.0418 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.49 | 4.791% | $228.9579 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,398.99 | $1,520.6688 | $1,520.67 | $1,520.65 | $1,520.70 | |