| 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 | $201.25 | 7.789% | $216.9254 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.55 | 7.447% | $42.4953 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.40 | 12.776% | $166.2318 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.77 | 13.651% | $211.1295 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.39 | 4.678% | $163.7059 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.40 | 8.191% | $159.4735 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.42 | 6.379% | $168.5256 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.18 | $1,128.4870 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.40 | |