| 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 | $210.55 | 3.750% | $218.4456 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.77 | 11.546% | $13.129 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.87 | 8.734% | $161.8723 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.97 | 4.202% | $235.4653 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.53 | 3.338% | $101.8189 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.65 | 6.688% | $203.4007 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.84 | 12.677% | $240.9485 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.18 | $1,175.0803 | $1,175.09 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.00 | |