| 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 | $218.25 | 5.634% | $230.5462 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.80 | 6.564% | $241.6872 | $241.69 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.76 | 7.839% | $122.6776 | $122.68 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.83 | 10.355% | $202.8656 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.88 | 10.333% | $12.0042 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 7.508% | $39.3372 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.53 | 4.649% | $220.3175 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.64 | $1,069.4355 | $1,069.45 | $1,069.45 | $1,069.40 | |