| 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 | $219.72 | 5.495% | $231.7936 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.83 | 5.858% | $242.2349 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.58 | 10.372% | $269.9478 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.47 | 6.788% | $34.6741 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.97 | 9.379% | $201.2245 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.46 | 8.727% | $54.8636 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.37 | 4.622% | $229.5093 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.40 | $1,264.2478 | $1,264.23 | $1,264.20 | $1,264.20 | |