| 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 | $212.71 | 5.480% | $224.3665 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.84 | 3.215% | $186.654 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.61 | 4.139% | $177.6715 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.85 | 3.711% | $82.8132 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.74 | 6.455% | $220.0851 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 8.467% | $175.1742 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.52 | 10.199% | $215.4611 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.77 | $1,282.2256 | $1,282.22 | $1,282.15 | $1,282.40 | |