| 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 | $207.73 | 5.146% | $218.4198 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.58 | 8.184% | $76.3563 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.64 | 10.784% | $83.797 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.95 | 7.600% | $124.7622 | $124.76 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 11.654% | $243.8747 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.54 | 3.263% | $254.5846 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.30 | 10.829% | $106.7283 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.16 | $1,108.5229 | $1,108.52 | $1,108.50 | $1,108.60 | |