| 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 | $203.87 | 6.182% | $216.4732 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.50 | 3.546% | $252.1345 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.78 | 5.561% | $184.4995 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 12.386% | $156.711 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.30 | 3.354% | $116.0665 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.55 | 10.503% | $135.4214 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.77 | 5.840% | $118.2974 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.21 | $1,179.6035 | $1,179.60 | $1,179.55 | $1,179.60 | |