| 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 | $218.95 | 5.670% | $231.3645 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.98 | 13.471% | $277.9813 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.88 | 5.831% | $117.3454 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.91 | 8.159% | $189.1809 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.82 | 7.872% | $211.235 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.28 | 7.819% | $16.4747 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.40 | 8.844% | $25.4695 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.22 | $1,069.0513 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.10 | |