| 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 | $218.27 | 5.140% | $229.4891 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.32 | 3.478% | $194.8698 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.42 | 11.556% | $269.3185 | $269.32 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 9.185% | $268.0492 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 6.195% | $151.4341 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.42 | 11.104% | $12.6881 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.64 | 10.187% | $261.8484 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.17 | $1,387.6972 | $1,387.70 | $1,387.70 | $1,387.60 | |