| 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 | $211.59 | 3.575% | $219.1543 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.31 | 5.426% | $124.7295 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 3.543% | $236.5336 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.99 | 3.568% | $184.3407 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 12.205% | $266.2064 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.55 | 3.329% | $237.1917 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 12.373% | $260.0311 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,434.53 | $1,528.1873 | $1,528.18 | $1,528.25 | $1,528.10 | |