| 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 | 5.820% | $231.3966 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.82 | 6.570% | $173.5173 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.93 | 12.265% | $112.1864 | $112.19 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.57 | 10.558% | $99.0268 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.32 | 9.256% | $239.6203 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.81 | 9.790% | $261.0916 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.38 | 11.317% | $43.8366 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.50 | $1,160.6756 | $1,160.69 | $1,160.70 | $1,160.60 | |