| 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 | $203.65 | 7.380% | $218.6794 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.50 | 10.125% | $176.7506 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.45 | 3.113% | $79.861 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.44 | 9.515% | $240.3197 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.82 | 12.510% | $134.8095 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.45 | 10.332% | $10.4264 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.52 | 13.512% | $268.4786 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.83 | $1,129.3252 | $1,129.33 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.40 | |