| 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 | $219.90 | 7.218% | $235.7724 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.68 | 5.696% | $86.3325 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.45 | 13.254% | $254.1986 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 8.323% | $172.1144 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.44 | 5.354% | $179.5654 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.86 | 8.393% | $255.6557 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.76 | 9.643% | $225.6014 | $225.60 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.98 | $1,409.2404 | $1,409.24 | $1,409.20 | $1,409.30 | |