| 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 | $204.99 | 7.125% | $219.5955 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.79 | 6.669% | $238.7146 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.67 | 10.821% | $148.1344 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.33 | 9.239% | $223.208 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.52 | 11.714% | $49.7351 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.37 | 5.680% | $186.3878 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.65 | 12.678% | $178.7636 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.32 | $1,244.5390 | $1,244.54 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.50 | |