| 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 | $218.26 | 5.764% | $230.8405 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 9.778% | $259.8116 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.34 | 8.456% | $60.0196 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.61 | 5.143% | $90.0129 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.31 | 8.394% | $143.4161 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.51 | 12.705% | $241.7635 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 10.432% | $263.557 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.36 | $1,289.4212 | $1,289.42 | $1,289.35 | $1,289.40 | |