| 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 | $204.28 | 5.434% | $215.3806 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.52 | 5.244% | $244.7133 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.81 | 13.401% | $270.8129 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.43 | 5.294% | $261.5819 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.72 | 4.775% | $138.0096 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.77 | 3.374% | $249.9273 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.88 | 13.497% | $108.8209 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,393.41 | $1,489.2465 | $1,489.24 | $1,489.25 | $1,489.20 | |