| 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 | $221.29 | 5.670% | $233.8371 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.44 | 11.528% | $180.0508 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.58 | 11.334% | $130.9065 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.44 | 12.775% | $24.179 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.53 | 7.345% | $215.2589 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 9.447% | $265.7045 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.76 | 8.465% | $236.1934 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.81 | $1,286.1302 | $1,286.13 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.20 | |