| 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 | $215.35 | 5.597% | $227.4031 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.80 | 6.655% | $135.2385 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.47 | 7.102% | $215.7784 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.27 | 4.812% | $5.5236 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.31 | 4.783% | $183.6951 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.52 | 6.339% | $224.9283 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.41 | 4.149% | $256.6336 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.13 | $1,249.2006 | $1,249.20 | $1,249.25 | $1,249.10 | |