| 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 | $221.72 | 7.425% | $238.1827 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.65 | 10.319% | $180.537 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.34 | 12.290% | $129.5153 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 10.666% | $13.1803 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.27 | 9.313% | $147.8677 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.61 | 5.166% | $246.73 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 10.197% | $178.2216 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.23 | $1,134.2346 | $1,134.24 | $1,134.25 | $1,134.20 | |