| 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 | $203.90 | 7.200% | $218.5808 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.33 | 13.686% | $144.7564 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.47 | 7.238% | $53.0506 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.85 | 11.151% | $6.5023 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.44 | 13.544% | $188.9826 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.39 | 8.188% | $157.2945 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.34 | 7.798% | $262.3157 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.72 | $1,031.4829 | $1,031.48 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.60 | |