| 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 | $218.51 | 6.555% | $232.8333 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.36 | 7.699% | $255.6343 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.51 | 7.618% | $57.5864 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 5.441% | $261.2828 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.71 | 8.791% | $42.113 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 12.301% | $280.5953 | $280.60 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.33 | 9.507% | $87.967 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.08 | $1,218.0121 | $1,218.01 | $1,218.05 | $1,218.00 | |