| 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 | $218.99 | 3.550% | $226.7641 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 8.368% | $78.2959 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.41 | 12.674% | $265.2459 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.37 | 5.852% | $166.5793 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.51 | 4.395% | $115.3669 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.26 | 11.667% | $98.5573 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.84 | 5.522% | $220.3721 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.63 | $1,171.1815 | $1,171.19 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.30 | |