| 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 | $209.68 | 4.357% | $218.8158 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 8.344% | $136.2968 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.50 | 10.459% | $115.4297 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.85 | 11.634% | $166.1672 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.44 | 9.272% | $118.4946 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.65 | 7.415% | $125.2996 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.73 | 9.734% | $242.2159 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.65 | $1,122.7196 | $1,122.73 | $1,122.70 | $1,122.70 | |