| 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 | $218.59 | 5.258% | $230.0835 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.77 | 6.789% | $42.47 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.33 | 9.488% | $83.5722 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.31 | 7.776% | $235.2858 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.57 | 10.868% | $178.0207 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.46 | 8.656% | $156.9645 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.73 | 11.824% | $232.292 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.76 | $1,158.6887 | $1,158.68 | $1,158.65 | $1,158.80 | |