| 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 | $212.33 | 5.260% | $223.4986 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.73 | 5.476% | $179.0244 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.43 | 7.430% | $243.2537 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.29 | 8.832% | $11.1988 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.79 | 3.224% | $178.3607 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.46 | 7.226% | $207.4394 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.48 | 12.572% | $169.3983 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.51 | $1,212.1739 | $1,212.17 | $1,212.15 | $1,212.20 | |