| 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 | $214.43 | 5.429% | $226.0714 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.65 | 7.181% | $254.7156 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.68 | 3.280% | $121.5399 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.38 | 10.700% | $255.0307 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.98 | 5.429% | $205.5655 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.95 | 12.125% | $202.8902 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.48 | 12.221% | $48.7937 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.55 | $1,314.6070 | $1,314.61 | $1,314.60 | $1,314.60 | |