| 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 | $219.72 | 6.639% | $234.3072 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.85 | 5.773% | $134.1731 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.86 | 11.215% | $266.7603 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.61 | 8.792% | $98.5764 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.62 | 7.488% | $21.0891 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.98 | 3.301% | $238.6046 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.87 | 12.416% | $168.4779 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.51 | $1,161.9886 | $1,161.99 | $1,162.00 | $1,162.10 | |