| 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 | $209.44 | 3.141% | $216.0185 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.87 | 8.551% | $261.4668 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 5.428% | $75.8344 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.72 | 6.331% | $104.97 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.60 | 11.231% | $48.4967 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.75 | 10.843% | $246.9028 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.47 | 7.753% | $184.7641 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.78 | $1,138.4533 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.50 | |