| 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 | $184.27 | 6.625% | $196.4779 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.43 | 8.710% | $253.7618 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.25 | 9.792% | $63.9538 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.64 | 5.755% | $214.3019 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.33 | 4.671% | $238.9953 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.52 | 7.272% | $81.0118 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.86 | 11.183% | $179.9608 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.30 | $1,228.4633 | $1,228.46 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.60 | |