| 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 | $208.42 | 4.713% | $218.2428 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.85 | 4.346% | $203.3182 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.47 | 6.798% | $183.1265 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.44 | 8.771% | $157.1088 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.50 | 3.353% | $139.0098 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.26 | 11.552% | $117.4196 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.85 | 12.751% | $127.2395 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.79 | $1,145.4652 | $1,145.47 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.30 | |