| 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 | $207.50 | 5.406% | $218.7175 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.68 | 5.115% | $178.3591 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 7.620% | $218.9637 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.38 | 13.646% | $131.1248 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.85 | 10.439% | $158.8665 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.58 | 11.646% | $76.5668 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.39 | 4.487% | $213.561 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.84 | $1,196.1594 | $1,196.16 | $1,196.05 | $1,196.30 | |