| 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 | $203.25 | 4.649% | $212.6991 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.29 | 3.732% | $181.8318 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.46 | 5.690% | $252.0284 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.48 | 11.574% | $84.2161 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 12.459% | $20.8836 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.64 | 6.836% | $169.4846 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.98 | 12.536% | $258.8103 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.67 | $1,179.9539 | $1,179.95 | $1,180.00 | $1,179.90 | |