| 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 | $218.97 | 12.143% | $245.5595 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 12.775% | $253.1799 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.74 | 10.283% | $112.2019 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.54 | 12.727% | $240.7172 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.89 | 11.668% | $258.9469 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.98 | 8.202% | $262.9092 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 4.756% | $214.1946 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,438.09 | $1,587.7092 | $1,587.71 | $1,587.70 | $1,587.70 | |