| 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 | $222.66 | 5.716% | $235.3872 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.39 | 4.660% | $199.2622 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.50 | 9.338% | $83.6436 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.36 | 4.251% | $108.7963 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.77 | 12.279% | $218.6858 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.50 | 7.376% | $235.6903 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 6.226% | $180.9347 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.51 | $1,262.4001 | $1,262.40 | $1,262.45 | $1,262.40 | |