| 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 | $217.31 | 3.428% | $224.7594 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.86 | 5.704% | $186.9481 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.41 | 9.268% | $178.5548 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.46 | 12.728% | $248.5201 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.98 | 5.599% | $102.4099 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.38 | 3.772% | $41.9031 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.48 | 13.464% | $207.0491 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.88 | $1,190.1445 | $1,190.14 | $1,190.10 | $1,190.10 | |