| 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 | $224.28 | 4.852% | $235.1621 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.64 | 4.686% | $181.7768 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.51 | 10.603% | $215.1339 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.60 | 13.496% | $240.1575 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.94 | 7.353% | $55.7591 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 8.710% | $207.0817 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.45 | 9.746% | $144.2611 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.91 | $1,279.3322 | $1,279.33 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.50 | |