| 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 | $218.83 | 7.687% | $235.6515 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.50 | 4.712% | $206.8062 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.41 | 9.852% | $275.0804 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.83 | 11.454% | $236.093 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.39 | 4.611% | $231.5983 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.71 | 3.861% | $218.8455 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.47 | 11.198% | $185.1113 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,477.14 | $1,589.1862 | $1,589.19 | $1,589.20 | $1,589.20 | |