| 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 | $214.81 | 5.290% | $226.1734 | $226.17 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.96 | 11.611% | $149.5141 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.42 | 3.242% | $121.2268 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.87 | 12.479% | $211.3143 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 3.383% | $18.5159 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.49 | 3.721% | $100.0804 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 9.729% | $258.4008 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.95 | $1,085.2257 | $1,085.22 | $1,085.20 | $1,085.20 | |