| 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 | $228.96 | 5.203% | $240.8728 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.65 | 12.580% | $132.4504 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.59 | 10.625% | $159.9527 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.27 | 5.448% | $176.3829 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.42 | 7.813% | $215.0007 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.66 | 8.418% | $231.6459 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.64 | 9.873% | $61.1333 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.19 | $1,217.4387 | $1,217.43 | $1,217.45 | $1,217.50 | |