| 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 | $221.62 | 5.600% | $234.0307 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.47 | 6.187% | $159.7796 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 10.740% | $182.5217 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.70 | 8.152% | $172.7187 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.42 | 12.175% | $22.9061 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.26 | 3.275% | $226.4408 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.83 | 11.141% | $19.8164 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.12 | $1,018.2140 | $1,018.22 | $1,018.20 | $1,018.10 | |