| 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 | $204.59 | 5.632% | $216.1125 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.56 | 10.677% | $159.9947 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.28 | 6.505% | $103.6081 | $103.61 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.97 | 7.454% | $79.4837 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.94 | 13.487% | $256.4125 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.96 | 12.283% | $218.9069 | $218.91 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.28 | 8.718% | $139.4635 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.58 | $1,173.9819 | $1,173.97 | $1,173.95 | $1,174.00 | |