| 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 | $217.85 | 5.596% | $230.0409 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.69 | 3.354% | $85.4634 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.42 | 11.334% | $232.0423 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.37 | 6.402% | $218.5178 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.34 | 5.596% | $54.213 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.42 | 5.294% | $164.7009 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.43 | 10.528% | $253.5844 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.52 | $1,238.5627 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.50 | |