| 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 | $205.79 | 11.406% | $229.2624 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.69 | 13.332% | $177.5799 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.66 | 13.230% | $254.3825 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.58 | 3.850% | $116.9143 | $116.91 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.27 | 9.112% | $237.0676 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.30 | 6.850% | $117.8556 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.31 | 8.747% | $50.3607 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.60 | $1,183.4230 | $1,183.42 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.60 | |