| 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 | $207.60 | 5.278% | $218.5571 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.81 | 8.410% | $159.1567 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.73 | 4.580% | $217.244 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.96 | 10.319% | $154.4025 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.36 | 3.546% | $188.8265 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.40 | 11.595% | $76.331 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.85 | 9.772% | $144.7344 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.71 | $1,159.2522 | $1,159.25 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.20 | |