| 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 | $218.74 | 5.330% | $230.3988 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 10.252% | $77.0331 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.45 | 13.441% | $256.8871 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 3.784% | $54.2998 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.75 | 12.673% | $261.1197 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.50 | 5.700% | $26.9535 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.71 | 7.485% | $249.0535 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.34 | $1,155.7455 | $1,155.74 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.80 | |