| 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 | $206.63 | 5.712% | $218.4327 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.36 | 12.711% | $80.4306 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.80 | 12.679% | $187.9486 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 4.815% | $178.0073 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.41 | 8.354% | $37.2846 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.93 | 12.770% | $191.6301 | $191.63 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.68 | 7.853% | $247.7168 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.64 | $1,141.4507 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.50 | $1,141.30 | |