| 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 | $219.38 | 5.563% | $231.5841 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.75 | 8.355% | $227.2746 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.57 | 12.442% | $185.0458 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.62 | 8.381% | $140.4835 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.92 | 7.830% | $149.7974 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 10.429% | $144.1761 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.62 | 13.664% | $63.2199 | $63.22 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.42 | $1,141.5814 | $1,141.58 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 | |