| 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 | $204.86 | 5.669% | $216.4735 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.97 | 12.203% | $214.2741 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.57 | 8.825% | $12.5911 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.84 | 11.202% | $245.5785 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.84 | 3.785% | $252.0315 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.63 | 8.561% | $49.5364 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.91 | 11.838% | $185.5504 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.62 | $1,176.0355 | $1,176.03 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.10 | |