| 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 | $211.88 | 5.340% | $223.1944 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.29 | 11.495% | $251.1871 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.26 | 13.345% | $146.5097 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.45 | 12.304% | $138.6393 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.88 | 6.666% | $38.2718 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.73 | 9.510% | $132.2114 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 9.502% | $259.4759 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.45 | $1,189.4896 | $1,189.49 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.50 | |