| 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 | $220.88 | 5.289% | $232.5623 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.51 | 12.413% | $135.4689 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.96 | 11.756% | $60.3035 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.57 | 10.594% | $261.6322 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 11.422% | $62.6972 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.36 | 6.437% | $262.2182 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.25 | 4.870% | $120.8627 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.80 | $1,135.7450 | $1,135.74 | $1,135.70 | $1,135.80 | |