| 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 | $215.61 | 5.781% | $228.0744 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.90 | 5.797% | $103.5753 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.78 | 5.413% | $211.6482 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.90 | 6.656% | $253.7346 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.53 | 9.872% | $103.862 | $103.86 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.63 | 13.360% | $139.0134 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.99 | 7.235% | $219.821 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.34 | $1,259.7289 | $1,259.72 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.70 | |