| 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 | $204.90 | 7.144% | $219.5381 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.45 | 8.270% | $187.7943 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.84 | 7.434% | $258.744 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.78 | 6.118% | $231.1038 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.83 | 8.554% | $119.2249 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.93 | 11.560% | $146.0655 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.42 | 7.514% | $136.9943 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.15 | $1,299.4649 | $1,299.45 | $1,299.45 | $1,299.40 | |