| 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 | $217.88 | 5.449% | $229.7523 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.82 | 13.497% | $282.4032 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.71 | 5.719% | $45.1526 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.66 | 13.103% | $18.843 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.64 | 10.669% | $260.7804 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.51 | 11.169% | $267.3726 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.74 | 4.223% | $57.0517 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.96 | $1,161.3558 | $1,161.34 | $1,161.35 | $1,161.50 | |