| 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 | $220.43 | 6.717% | $235.2363 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.64 | 9.448% | $229.4468 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.70 | 8.651% | $128.9687 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.69 | 3.554% | $51.456 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.68 | 12.111% | $204.8044 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.97 | 10.453% | $220.8729 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.55 | 3.302% | $71.8465 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.66 | $1,142.6316 | $1,142.64 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.60 | |