| 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 | $223.39 | 5.772% | $236.2841 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.71 | 5.587% | $115.8395 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.82 | 9.440% | $96.1102 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 5.489% | $52.428 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.49 | 13.844% | $270.3681 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 8.383% | $266.0478 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 4.435% | $179.9937 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.93 | $1,217.0714 | $1,217.07 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.00 | |