| 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 | $204.82 | 5.140% | $215.3477 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.70 | 4.812% | $158.9998 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.43 | 10.132% | $95.1871 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.39 | 9.315% | $100.9961 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.88 | 6.673% | $229.2189 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.46 | 6.790% | $229.0218 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.77 | 4.684% | $150.5042 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.45 | $1,179.2756 | $1,179.28 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.20 | |