| 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 | $218.97 | 5.628% | $231.2936 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.60 | 5.288% | $78.5448 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.49 | 5.262% | $147.8826 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.52 | 4.652% | $185.7782 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.63 | 8.419% | $206.6791 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.34 | 12.587% | $168.1374 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.26 | 4.173% | $179.4484 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.81 | $1,197.7641 | $1,197.76 | $1,197.85 | $1,197.70 | |