| 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 | $212.26 | 5.267% | $223.4397 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.26 | 12.732% | $239.2849 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.67 | 5.228% | $168.0175 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.72 | 4.699% | $171.4132 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 4.865% | $131.5217 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.84 | 9.675% | $182.9818 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.97 | 12.382% | $188.768 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.14 | $1,305.4268 | $1,305.42 | $1,305.40 | $1,305.40 | |