| 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 | $218.99 | 5.580% | $231.2096 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.27 | 7.743% | $235.1706 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.44 | 7.121% | $159.0104 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.75 | 5.530% | $54.6118 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.54 | 13.732% | $242.8633 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.51 | 3.242% | $125.4494 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.56 | 12.843% | $20.9437 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.06 | $1,069.2588 | $1,069.25 | $1,069.20 | $1,069.20 | |