| 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 | $130.80 | 8.423% | $141.8173 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 10.373% | $83.6627 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.38 | 12.538% | $227.7544 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.52 | 4.219% | $208.9799 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.94 | 5.753% | $188.1769 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.59 | 5.350% | $196.5726 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.46 | 11.692% | $168.0518 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.49 | $1,215.0156 | $1,215.01 | $1,215.00 | $1,215.20 | |