| 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 | $218.91 | 5.622% | $231.2171 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.59 | 13.733% | $31.3789 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.83 | 12.514% | $178.706 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.70 | 10.742% | $242.1928 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 10.139% | $256.3816 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.89 | 7.853% | $268.4353 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.77 | 10.412% | $219.4659 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.47 | $1,427.7776 | $1,427.79 | $1,427.80 | $1,427.80 | |