| 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 | $208.85 | 5.524% | $220.3869 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.75 | 10.434% | $162.0619 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.82 | 9.577% | $240.8722 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.49 | 12.315% | $156.6682 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.86 | 9.474% | $12.9836 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.81 | 5.672% | $145.6266 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.31 | 12.205% | $214.6594 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.89 | $1,153.2588 | $1,153.26 | $1,153.25 | $1,153.40 | |