| 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 | $218.27 | 5.635% | $230.5695 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.57 | 6.116% | $177.8186 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.56 | 3.316% | $159.6852 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.94 | 5.845% | $181.9899 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.58 | 8.836% | $191.0942 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.57 | 11.767% | $49.8146 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.86 | 13.581% | $157.7186 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.35 | $1,148.6906 | $1,148.69 | $1,148.65 | $1,148.70 | |