| 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 | $217.51 | 5.745% | $230.0059 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.30 | 13.691% | $43.5437 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 10.848% | $206.5652 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.73 | 4.777% | $256.4208 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.87 | 13.414% | $128.0104 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.53 | 5.804% | $121.1773 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.91 | 5.775% | $198.7618 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.20 | $1,184.4851 | $1,184.49 | $1,184.45 | $1,184.50 | |