| 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 | $205.78 | 6.690% | $219.5467 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.66 | 5.345% | $204.0111 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.28 | 5.731% | $174.7522 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.26 | 10.202% | $64.2037 | $64.20 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.91 | 12.575% | $153.0007 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.76 | 8.823% | $270.7081 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.39 | 3.301% | $39.6573 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.04 | $1,125.8798 | $1,125.88 | $1,125.85 | $1,125.90 | |