| 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 | $216.58 | 5.480% | $228.4486 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.98 | 9.211% | $244.6108 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.62 | 13.139% | $198.6947 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.87 | 7.771% | $181.9929 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 12.257% | $258.4717 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.51 | 8.104% | $253.5147 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.59 | 6.615% | $7.0259 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.40 | $1,372.7593 | $1,372.75 | $1,372.75 | $1,372.70 | |