| 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 | $214.36 | 5.540% | $226.2355 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.62 | 4.563% | $252.6451 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.73 | 9.133% | $57.5458 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.55 | 11.318% | $154.2311 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.36 | 5.819% | $199.3207 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.90 | 12.306% | $189.6848 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.53 | 4.488% | $216.8439 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.05 | $1,296.5069 | $1,296.51 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.30 | |