| 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 | $190.36 | 5.429% | $200.6946 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.71 | 4.125% | $169.4218 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.98 | 13.116% | $237.521 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.45 | 12.854% | $217.1875 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.56 | 8.873% | $245.5739 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.88 | 11.227% | $270.1481 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 8.778% | $270.4547 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,472.57 | $1,611.0016 | $1,610.99 | $1,610.95 | $1,611.00 | |