| 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 | $218.97 | 5.246% | $230.4572 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.97 | 5.130% | $206.0233 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.68 | 13.622% | $134.8466 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.31 | 13.299% | $143.108 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.56 | 6.600% | $25.115 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.60 | 9.807% | $222.469 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.33 | 5.394% | $43.5593 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.42 | $1,005.5784 | $1,005.59 | $1,005.50 | $1,005.60 | |