| 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 | $205.48 | 6.440% | $218.7129 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.97 | 5.564% | $205.8181 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.92 | 12.602% | $254.3904 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.58 | 11.269% | $17.3357 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.99 | 11.106% | $198.8686 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.75 | 6.774% | $212.2133 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.77 | 6.688% | $149.1178 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.46 | $1,256.4568 | $1,256.46 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.40 | |