| 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 | $214.69 | 4.668% | $224.7117 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.55 | 6.612% | $257.5213 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.92 | 11.673% | $206.5057 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.94 | 9.219% | $227.11 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.27 | 3.141% | $81.7599 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.37 | 4.511% | $77.7248 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.79 | 12.460% | $201.0672 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.53 | $1,276.4006 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.30 | $1,276.40 | |