| 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 | $223.90 | 5.171% | $235.4779 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.95 | 6.108% | $177.1473 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.64 | 10.175% | $208.9359 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.32 | 4.426% | $117.2913 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.37 | 9.152% | $219.7994 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.61 | 10.435% | $170.7436 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 13.113% | $21.3784 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.69 | $1,150.7738 | $1,150.78 | $1,150.85 | $1,150.70 | |