| 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 | $218.86 | 5.324% | $230.5121 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.49 | 3.754% | $56.5356 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 7.695% | $79.0804 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.28 | 11.143% | $100.3399 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 13.368% | $272.7861 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.97 | 8.115% | $217.2787 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.75 | 7.859% | $184.1692 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.40 | $1,140.7020 | $1,140.71 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.70 | |