| 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 | $201.83 | 8.188% | $218.3558 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.95 | 12.565% | $14.5772 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.42 | 7.674% | $186.7283 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 5.127% | $156.0715 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.54 | 13.461% | $104.9968 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.97 | 9.705% | $210.6007 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.59 | 12.154% | $248.522 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.76 | $1,139.8523 | $1,139.86 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.90 | |