| 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 | $216.54 | 5.139% | $227.668 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.58 | 11.657% | $171.4828 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.90 | 4.243% | $191.7029 | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.96 | 8.723% | $140.2092 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.47 | 7.404% | $238.9417 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.30 | 12.161% | $77.7276 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.64 | 11.388% | $226.8305 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.39 | $1,274.5627 | $1,274.56 | $1,274.60 | $1,274.50 | |