| 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 | $219.89 | 5.603% | $232.2104 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.25 | 10.588% | $197.1231 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.28 | 11.504% | $231.1255 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.68 | 5.133% | $146.8498 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.57 | 3.752% | $103.3059 | $103.31 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.96 | 5.333% | $142.1574 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.74 | 11.440% | $126.7519 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.37 | $1,179.5240 | $1,179.53 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.50 | |