| 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 | $155.26 | 5.332% | $163.5385 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.52 | 9.789% | $217.9531 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.52 | 10.185% | $219.8411 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.25 | 8.556% | $118.5974 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.49 | 5.642% | $118.8367 | $118.84 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.86 | 12.616% | $241.9667 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.47 | 6.869% | $16.5326 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.37 | $1,097.2661 | $1,097.27 | $1,097.30 | $1,097.20 | |