| 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 | $207.63 | 5.333% | $218.7029 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.38 | 8.846% | $175.6557 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.48 | 6.214% | $223.5592 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.55 | 4.840% | $177.7562 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.41 | 8.666% | $177.5711 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.33 | 9.136% | $62.5677 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.79 | 9.308% | $144.057 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.57 | $1,179.8698 | $1,179.88 | $1,179.80 | $1,180.10 | |