| 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 | $214.44 | 3.426% | $221.7867 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 4.265% | $185.8732 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.25 | 12.795% | $231.5117 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.49 | 9.391% | $182.1251 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.93 | 9.508% | $210.1787 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.68 | 10.531% | $236.1826 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 7.377% | $10.5015 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.84 | $1,278.1595 | $1,278.16 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.20 | |