| 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 | $219.40 | 5.190% | $230.7869 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.81 | 12.568% | $210.2883 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.43 | 12.131% | $150.7377 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.30 | 9.397% | $172.0815 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.30 | 7.464% | $97.04 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.66 | 11.684% | $75.5654 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.44 | 11.682% | $277.4628 | $277.46 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.34 | $1,213.9626 | $1,213.97 | $1,214.00 | $1,214.00 | |