| 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 | $219.85 | 5.245% | $231.3811 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.88 | 11.118% | $204.3238 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.40 | 12.467% | $247.8773 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.88 | 13.797% | $15.795 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.67 | 4.556% | $215.0403 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.92 | 7.281% | $105.0496 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 13.559% | $270.2591 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.59 | $1,289.7262 | $1,289.73 | $1,289.75 | $1,289.70 | |