| 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 | $206.27 | 5.874% | $218.3863 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.95 | 13.481% | $136.1205 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.56 | 12.525% | $230.1811 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.96 | 10.332% | $170.9705 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.90 | 9.337% | $19.5713 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.61 | 3.756% | $113.727 | $113.73 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 9.395% | $229.2482 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.81 | $1,118.2049 | $1,118.21 | $1,118.20 | $1,118.20 | |