| 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 | $214.89 | 5.567% | $226.8529 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.98 | 5.324% | $239.0644 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.49 | 6.433% | $151.6564 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 12.861% | $77.5355 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.64 | 11.539% | $112.2528 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.38 | 4.430% | $150.776 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.89 | 13.428% | $273.2367 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.97 | $1,231.3747 | $1,231.38 | $1,231.40 | $1,231.50 | |