| 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 | $220.36 | 5.455% | $232.3806 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.50 | 8.174% | $183.3549 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.56 | 8.669% | $102.7574 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 8.432% | $58.1087 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.58 | 6.157% | $130.1273 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.95 | 7.411% | $259.8809 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.73 | 4.257% | $203.0197 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.27 | $1,169.6295 | $1,169.63 | $1,169.65 | $1,169.70 | |