| 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 | $208.46 | 5.636% | $220.2088 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.64 | 12.596% | $129.0801 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.40 | 7.214% | $110.8593 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.54 | 11.456% | $172.2441 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.89 | 12.157% | $226.4338 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.98 | 10.681% | $131.6883 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.34 | 8.666% | $199.2282 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.25 | $1,189.7426 | $1,189.74 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.70 | |