| 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 | $210.83 | 3.498% | $218.2048 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.76 | 8.648% | $134.4628 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.74 | 11.705% | $43.2745 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.76 | 10.336% | $125.5182 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.56 | 4.338% | $225.9544 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.32 | 7.380% | $205.4394 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.51 | 5.602% | $200.1264 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.48 | $1,152.9805 | $1,152.97 | $1,152.95 | $1,153.00 | |