| 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 | $216.79 | 5.784% | $229.3291 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.37 | 5.296% | $240.4645 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.97 | 10.467% | $267.297 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.31 | 8.343% | $150.9326 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 10.710% | $219.0508 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.63 | 12.503% | $91.8362 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.48 | 8.116% | $265.4032 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.41 | $1,464.3134 | $1,464.31 | $1,464.35 | $1,464.30 | |