| 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 | $155.95 | 6.393% | $165.9199 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.97 | 8.815% | $218.6855 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.78 | 6.238% | $143.1876 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.59 | 7.238% | $246.2077 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.94 | 12.370% | $83.0864 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.88 | 5.667% | $226.0006 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.93 | 8.541% | $31.4009 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.04 | $1,114.4886 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.50 | |