| 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 | $141.34 | 9.585% | $154.8874 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 12.127% | $56.9717 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.42 | 3.363% | $81.0573 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.82 | 6.105% | $235.3621 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.37 | 12.128% | $223.5496 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.72 | 4.723% | $218.5778 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.70 | 3.470% | $216.9766 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.18 | $1,187.3825 | $1,187.39 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.50 | |