| 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 | $205.28 | 6.853% | $219.3478 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.41 | 12.596% | $170.4816 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.88 | 7.190% | $112.4209 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 11.587% | $139.9971 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.60 | 13.105% | $282.3101 | $282.31 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.33 | 8.109% | $185.2231 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.96 | 9.756% | $51.5414 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.92 | $1,161.3220 | $1,161.32 | $1,161.30 | $1,161.20 | |