| 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 | $230.39 | 5.387% | $242.8011 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.62 | 8.221% | $183.5645 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.95 | 6.245% | $199.6875 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.90 | 6.120% | $137.8499 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.85 | 12.570% | $221.594 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.78 | 13.677% | $55.4516 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.70 | 4.485% | $177.311 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.19 | $1,218.2596 | $1,218.25 | $1,218.25 | $1,218.30 | |