| 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 | $222.62 | 5.814% | $235.5631 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.63 | 4.308% | $194.67 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.96 | 5.511% | $254.2393 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.66 | 4.427% | $51.8584 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.94 | 5.432% | $24.1861 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.44 | 12.860% | $200.2588 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.35 | 4.315% | $220.4698 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.60 | $1,181.2455 | $1,181.25 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.40 | |