| 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 | $218.54 | 5.873% | $231.3749 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 4.501% | $225.7013 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 13.825% | $53.9644 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.90 | 11.753% | $136.2269 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.71 | 5.408% | $254.7817 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.85 | 11.201% | $216.6751 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.53 | 9.495% | $246.9441 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.92 | $1,365.6684 | $1,365.66 | $1,365.70 | $1,365.70 | |