| 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 | $209.79 | 4.588% | $219.4152 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.97 | 13.740% | $148.9653 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.50 | 4.246% | $120.4041 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.83 | 10.296% | $74.8138 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.58 | 7.583% | $180.2876 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.35 | 13.160% | $212.0053 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.40 | 5.386% | $161.6621 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.42 | $1,117.5534 | $1,117.56 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.60 | |