| 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 | $208.55 | 6.239% | $221.5614 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.90 | 5.213% | $153.5058 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.36 | 11.618% | $178.9906 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.96 | 4.293% | $200.2008 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.37 | 11.764% | $90.9424 | $90.94 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.81 | 6.496% | $161.6716 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.82 | 13.229% | $124.3481 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.77 | $1,131.2207 | $1,131.22 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.20 | |