| 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 | $208.32 | 5.322% | $219.4068 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.44 | 8.422% | $250.9319 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.95 | 11.637% | $213.1709 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.38 | 10.595% | $248.1531 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.50 | 5.642% | $254.069 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.42 | 4.287% | $239.2552 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.43 | 3.508% | $173.3034 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,492.44 | $1,598.2903 | $1,598.29 | $1,598.25 | $1,598.40 | |