| 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 | $218.68 | 5.745% | $231.2432 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.34 | 3.768% | $217.2279 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.52 | 12.549% | $98.5029 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.92 | 6.328% | $263.6084 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.49 | 3.168% | $205.8098 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.98 | 8.338% | $227.4881 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.65 | 12.685% | $34.538 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.58 | $1,278.4183 | $1,278.42 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.30 | |