| 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 | $212.55 | 5.577% | $224.4039 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.75 | 5.432% | $205.3288 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.64 | 10.367% | $253.4468 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.99 | 3.559% | $158.4349 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.61 | 12.778% | $89.7826 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.82 | 4.370% | $187.6781 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.59 | 12.354% | $169.1939 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.95 | $1,288.2690 | $1,288.26 | $1,288.35 | $1,288.20 | |