| 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 | $212.39 | 5.363% | $223.7805 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.88 | 5.756% | $190.2339 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.41 | 11.473% | $173.2402 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.38 | 13.568% | $101.5071 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.79 | 8.304% | $259.7022 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.87 | 6.785% | $36.1681 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.26 | 3.544% | $211.499 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.98 | $1,196.1310 | $1,196.13 | $1,196.15 | $1,196.10 | |