| 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 | $205.70 | 5.239% | $216.4766 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.91 | 3.441% | $146.7931 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.63 | 5.284% | $178.5932 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.94 | 6.639% | $223.8779 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.78 | 9.345% | $252.3464 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.57 | 6.403% | $255.9737 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.58 | 9.278% | $258.5299 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,435.11 | $1,532.5908 | $1,532.59 | $1,532.65 | $1,532.60 | |