| 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 | $5.40 | 6.509% | $5.7515 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.53 | 3.537% | $225.224 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.50 | 6.528% | $181.6302 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.66 | 4.765% | $226.9838 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.40 | 9.419% | $197.3919 | $197.39 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.53 | 9.772% | $266.23 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.64 | 12.184% | $264.3504 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.66 | $1,367.5618 | $1,367.55 | $1,367.60 | $1,367.60 | |