| 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 | $209.99 | 3.829% | $218.0305 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.57 | 12.647% | $162.8538 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.71 | 8.454% | $249.1297 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.35 | 8.795% | $161.3974 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.84 | 3.611% | $18.4842 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.49 | 4.218% | $241.2542 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.99 | 12.719% | $87.9095 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.94 | $1,139.0593 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.10 | |