| 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 | $208.38 | 5.558% | $219.9618 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.97 | 7.137% | $117.8186 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.92 | 3.538% | $140.7288 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.37 | 9.618% | $99.0618 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.36 | 5.863% | $251.2764 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.76 | 7.252% | $198.1588 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.71 | 3.672% | $135.5097 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.47 | $1,162.5159 | $1,162.52 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.60 | |