| 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 | $208.40 | 5.784% | $220.4539 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.69 | 13.713% | $106.5377 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.49 | 5.280% | $54.2087 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.51 | 11.826% | $260.0066 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 9.494% | $192.0525 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.64 | 3.412% | $218.8612 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.86 | 8.858% | $225.1837 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.99 | $1,277.3043 | $1,277.30 | $1,277.30 | $1,277.40 | |