| 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 | $221.41 | 4.800% | $232.0377 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.78 | 6.207% | $201.5596 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.57 | 12.746% | $277.9978 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.72 | 12.233% | $28.8663 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.47 | 3.226% | $82.0337 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.27 | 3.162% | $189.065 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.98 | 6.628% | $76.7508 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.20 | $1,088.3109 | $1,088.32 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.40 | |