| 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 | $223.70 | 5.759% | $236.5829 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.82 | 5.179% | $240.6706 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.74 | 9.626% | $215.6782 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.39 | 6.826% | $200.1812 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.43 | 12.270% | $218.2866 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.97 | 13.158% | $82.5714 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.71 | 7.252% | $263.5289 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,349.76 | $1,457.4998 | $1,457.50 | $1,457.55 | $1,457.60 | |