| 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 | $206.52 | 5.814% | $218.5271 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.36 | 4.532% | $92.3645 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.28 | 8.668% | $237.2005 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.86 | 7.752% | $169.0198 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.45 | 6.116% | $247.7278 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.89 | 8.185% | $244.3791 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.60 | 5.700% | $92.5932 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.96 | $1,301.8120 | $1,301.81 | $1,301.85 | $1,301.80 | |