| 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 | $188.44 | 10.549% | $208.3185 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.52 | 10.800% | $122.4562 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.61 | 8.575% | $226.4983 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.86 | 5.661% | $71.7016 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.59 | 6.329% | $266.4498 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.65 | 8.151% | $96.9574 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.45 | 10.506% | $235.8751 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.12 | $1,228.2569 | $1,228.27 | $1,228.25 | $1,228.30 | |