| 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 | $217.86 | 5.323% | $229.4567 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.57 | 9.440% | $257.8078 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.47 | 3.332% | $62.4849 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.52 | 9.597% | $157.2936 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.92 | 12.501% | $210.2869 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.37 | 4.563% | $205.3304 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.99 | 12.317% | $234.7313 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.70 | $1,357.3916 | $1,357.39 | $1,357.45 | $1,357.40 | |