| 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 | $205.31 | 6.200% | $218.0392 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.56 | 9.225% | $273.6742 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.82 | 13.316% | $237.7596 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.97 | 6.252% | $23.3436 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.80 | 5.829% | $168.0565 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.83 | 10.846% | $108.4406 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.58 | 8.617% | $172.2448 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.87 | $1,201.5585 | $1,201.55 | $1,201.55 | $1,201.50 | |