| 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 | $218.46 | 5.795% | $231.1198 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.32 | 6.557% | $129.275 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.29 | 13.340% | $221.3417 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.65 | 8.700% | $201.8016 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.63 | 6.448% | $137.9885 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.90 | 11.841% | $41.2693 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.84 | 6.462% | $209.5598 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.09 | $1,172.3557 | $1,172.36 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.40 | |