| 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 | $219.95 | 5.845% | $232.8061 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.43 | 10.501% | $129.7613 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.79 | 9.345% | $178.0027 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.84 | 7.870% | $88.2808 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.49 | 3.840% | $179.1136 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.98 | 11.788% | $92.7617 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.28 | 8.633% | $193.6709 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.76 | $1,094.3971 | $1,094.39 | $1,094.35 | $1,094.50 | |