| 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 | $202.36 | 7.650% | $217.8405 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.46 | 9.359% | $255.3095 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.83 | 10.582% | $134.7221 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.83 | 10.768% | $149.3485 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.52 | 8.713% | $238.6468 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.25 | 12.798% | $48.7851 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.91 | 11.329% | $152.4205 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.16 | $1,197.0730 | $1,197.08 | $1,197.05 | $1,196.90 | |