| 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 | $203.56 | 5.335% | $214.4199 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.37 | 8.271% | $65.3632 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.89 | 3.873% | $155.6952 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.85 | 12.482% | $58.3219 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.50 | 6.107% | $190.4621 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.90 | 12.681% | $255.6732 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.66 | 3.345% | $228.0411 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.73 | $1,167.9766 | $1,167.97 | $1,167.90 | $1,168.00 | |