| 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 | $217.75 | 5.455% | $229.6283 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.45 | 10.796% | $173.3403 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.72 | 10.240% | $180.4849 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.89 | 4.539% | $81.4254 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.83 | 5.829% | $205.1284 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.50 | 12.378% | $166.8813 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 11.437% | $200.9989 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.51 | $1,237.8875 | $1,237.89 | $1,238.00 | $1,237.80 | |