| 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 | $218.67 | 3.573% | $226.4831 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.62 | 5.638% | $221.4384 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.54 | 3.206% | $72.8015 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.56 | 5.546% | $186.352 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.53 | 13.547% | $278.7919 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.27 | 9.671% | $244.8624 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.72 | 8.470% | $46.3384 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.91 | $1,277.0677 | $1,277.06 | $1,277.10 | $1,277.10 | |