| 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 | $214.77 | 6.350% | $228.4079 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.56 | 9.686% | $120.172 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.47 | 5.282% | $246.8547 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.54 | 4.666% | $241.297 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.27 | 11.165% | $152.5962 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 10.528% | $58.1819 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 6.285% | $41.2386 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.05 | $1,088.7483 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.80 | |