| 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 | $250.45 | 8.682% | $272.1941 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.83 | 12.483% | $134.7884 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 8.320% | $271.4499 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.65 | 6.105% | $166.2135 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.33 | 12.742% | $89.4382 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 11.858% | $19.0047 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.90 | 5.321% | $218.9624 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.75 | $1,172.0512 | $1,172.04 | $1,172.05 | $1,172.00 | |