| 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 | $214.31 | 5.259% | $225.5806 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 6.691% | $41.5668 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.26 | 5.597% | $233.6439 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.90 | 7.715% | $114.0702 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.68 | 13.335% | $242.1742 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.25 | 9.623% | $216.2314 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.63 | 11.408% | $162.2435 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.99 | $1,235.5106 | $1,235.50 | $1,235.50 | $1,235.50 | |