| 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 | $207.48 | 5.475% | $218.8395 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 13.364% | $54.0973 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.42 | 11.594% | $154.4684 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.25 | 7.378% | $234.3525 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.65 | 5.430% | $246.3372 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.31 | 8.735% | $96.0239 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.59 | 5.467% | $105.0346 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.42 | $1,109.1534 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.10 | |