| 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 | $209.54 | 6.538% | $223.2397 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.68 | 12.578% | $134.7334 | $134.73 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.90 | 12.531% | $229.4507 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.79 | 5.355% | $217.8636 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.64 | 7.719% | $266.7553 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.84 | 6.654% | $250.4663 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 4.126% | $216.3426 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,430.16 | $1,538.8516 | $1,538.85 | $1,538.85 | $1,538.90 | |