| 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 | $207.66 | 5.384% | $218.8404 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.91 | 4.756% | $135.041 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.51 | 4.796% | $140.9611 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.87 | 10.109% | $168.3236 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.59 | 6.357% | $103.7938 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.42 | 5.449% | $183.9241 | $183.92 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.64 | 8.635% | $178.8567 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.60 | $1,129.7407 | $1,129.73 | $1,129.70 | $1,129.70 | |