| 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 | $214.96 | 5.685% | $227.1805 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.53 | 10.221% | $257.3991 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.38 | 11.556% | $207.9181 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.69 | 5.676% | $25.0346 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 6.265% | $38.5317 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 4.714% | $256.3818 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.43 | 10.278% | $114.0605 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.09 | $1,126.5063 | $1,126.50 | $1,126.55 | $1,126.50 | |