| 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 | $208.49 | 5.240% | $219.4149 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.75 | 12.152% | $270.0059 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.71 | 8.412% | $219.762 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.62 | 8.326% | $46.1685 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 8.362% | $185.6566 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.48 | 12.127% | $107.0589 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.30 | 3.826% | $92.7166 | $92.72 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.68 | $1,140.7834 | $1,140.79 | $1,140.70 | $1,140.90 | |