| 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 | $203.59 | 5.305% | $214.3904 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.66 | 12.120% | $80.3452 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.75 | 8.431% | $256.7104 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.97 | 12.349% | $165.1193 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.77 | 11.733% | $91.3641 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.68 | 13.194% | $220.3661 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.66 | 13.227% | $133.2229 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.08 | $1,161.5184 | $1,161.52 | $1,161.45 | $1,161.50 | |