| 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 | $205.40 | 5.386% | $216.4628 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.78 | 4.664% | $211.191 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.87 | 6.818% | $31.9065 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.96 | 13.686% | $226.1897 | $226.19 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.30 | 8.478% | $135.9229 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.43 | 12.339% | $208.3102 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.96 | 10.568% | $144.7999 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.70 | $1,174.7830 | $1,174.78 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.80 | |