| 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 | $191.80 | 11.810% | $214.4516 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 12.651% | $248.587 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 7.551% | $132.8578 | $132.86 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.75 | 10.672% | $55.0593 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.43 | 4.186% | $169.2293 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 10.203% | $27.2863 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 13.594% | $270.9558 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.47 | $1,118.4271 | $1,118.44 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.60 | |