| 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 | $180.50 | 4.412% | $188.4637 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.67 | 6.225% | $253.5272 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.70 | 4.145% | $165.2781 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 10.214% | $49.0011 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.79 | 8.845% | $228.3459 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.86 | 4.683% | $113.9579 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 7.464% | $212.6175 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.83 | $1,211.1914 | $1,211.20 | $1,211.20 | $1,211.20 | |