| 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 | $203.44 | 7.446% | $218.5881 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.63 | 8.225% | $182.4998 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.34 | 8.692% | $150.3645 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.74 | 5.140% | $65.9648 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.96 | 5.526% | $18.9525 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.48 | 12.123% | $272.9971 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.33 | 13.324% | $224.7555 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.92 | $1,134.1223 | $1,134.12 | $1,134.10 | $1,134.30 | |