| 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 | $217.28 | 5.321% | $228.8415 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.58 | 9.785% | $231.1853 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.70 | 9.218% | $143.8401 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.67 | 4.517% | $50.8684 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 7.718% | $260.9576 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.78 | 12.621% | $215.9846 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.32 | 8.307% | $265.6987 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.59 | $1,397.3762 | $1,397.38 | $1,397.40 | $1,397.40 | |