| 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 | $216.68 | 5.708% | $229.0481 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.26 | 12.680% | $270.725 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.25 | 9.142% | $131.2433 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.43 | 8.192% | $92.4284 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.74 | 6.684% | $239.7616 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.96 | 4.566% | $185.04 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.66 | 12.865% | $138.4402 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.98 | $1,286.6866 | $1,286.69 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.50 | |