| 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 | $209.41 | 4.554% | $218.9465 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.87 | 9.703% | $105.1723 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.64 | 13.650% | $281.4429 | $281.44 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.29 | 9.798% | $18.9841 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.29 | 9.744% | $123.2315 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.88 | 5.486% | $137.0052 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.30 | 7.131% | $252.0792 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.68 | $1,136.8617 | $1,136.86 | $1,136.90 | $1,136.80 | |