| 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 | $226.88 | 3.678% | $235.2246 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.54 | 5.566% | $131.4719 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.77 | 3.417% | $171.4344 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.95 | 3.366% | $171.5359 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.67 | 10.785% | $212.3416 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.90 | 7.682% | $268.0205 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.32 | 3.687% | $68.7652 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.03 | $1,258.7941 | $1,258.79 | $1,258.75 | $1,258.70 | |