| 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 | $212.56 | 5.125% | $223.4537 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.40 | 13.638% | $253.8673 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.28 | 13.744% | $219.8444 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.31 | 4.791% | $115.595 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.94 | 8.749% | $102.1588 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.50 | 5.525% | $60.6769 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.27 | 3.549% | $175.2774 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.26 | $1,150.8735 | $1,150.88 | $1,150.90 | $1,151.00 | |