| 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 | $204.73 | 5.690% | $216.3791 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.76 | 5.544% | $165.4508 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.97 | 9.775% | $13.1401 | $13.14 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.90 | 6.819% | $112.0531 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.88 | 8.755% | $181.4903 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.43 | 10.841% | $161.1961 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.92 | 6.369% | $253.0731 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.59 | $1,102.7826 | $1,102.78 | $1,102.80 | $1,102.90 | |