| 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 | $110.32 | 4.609% | $115.4046 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.57 | 7.323% | $214.1845 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.87 | 12.753% | $242.2724 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.61 | 9.442% | $240.3456 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.82 | 9.164% | $193.0238 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 7.134% | $76.9865 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 3.211% | $235.8784 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.59 | $1,318.0958 | $1,318.09 | $1,318.10 | $1,318.10 | |