| 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 | $214.93 | 5.219% | $226.1472 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.64 | 3.686% | $209.0725 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.42 | 9.132% | $160.8824 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.45 | 6.425% | $258.0274 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.78 | 3.107% | $82.2588 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.74 | 10.391% | $62.6359 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.28 | 10.366% | $77.5652 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.24 | $1,076.5894 | $1,076.60 | $1,076.60 | $1,076.60 | |