| 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 | $211.76 | 6.332% | $225.1686 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.72 | 5.683% | $156.1149 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.36 | 6.826% | $184.1253 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.65 | 12.337% | $159.1254 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.57 | 8.796% | $39.7867 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 10.532% | $261.3861 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.33 | 12.705% | $184.0811 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.87 | $1,209.7881 | $1,209.80 | $1,209.85 | $1,209.80 | |