| 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 | $218.44 | 5.664% | $230.8124 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.79 | 4.658% | $208.0496 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.29 | 10.864% | $155.5311 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.74 | 9.149% | $266.0398 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.35 | 9.141% | $15.6617 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.59 | 8.754% | $219.2372 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.58 | 10.788% | $77.0863 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.78 | $1,172.4181 | $1,172.42 | $1,172.45 | $1,172.30 | |