| 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 | $205.68 | 5.400% | $216.7867 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.89 | 9.437% | $159.6576 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.62 | 12.446% | $133.3834 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.87 | 8.354% | $202.4811 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.70 | 12.497% | $192.0324 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 13.612% | $145.2984 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.48 | 9.662% | $123.3478 | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.13 | $1,172.9874 | $1,172.99 | $1,173.05 | $1,173.00 | |