| 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 | $213.35 | 3.331% | $220.4567 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.45 | 6.827% | $144.6972 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 13.269% | $164.2287 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.62 | 9.797% | $143.4168 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.27 | 13.366% | $41.1178 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.45 | 5.416% | $251.3645 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.74 | 3.707% | $211.2926 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.87 | $1,176.5743 | $1,176.58 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.60 | |