| 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 | $217.36 | 5.441% | $229.1866 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.75 | 5.405% | $191.5736 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.77 | 7.146% | $250.4752 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.76 | 10.372% | $15.1872 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.83 | 11.293% | $255.7847 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.64 | 8.478% | $259.9567 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.27 | 6.317% | $84.2775 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.38 | $1,286.4415 | $1,286.45 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.60 | |