| 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 | $203.36 | 7.853% | $219.3299 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.65 | 7.416% | $180.0829 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.26 | 5.433% | $44.556 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.92 | 10.699% | $78.5077 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.98 | 12.866% | $282.1424 | $282.14 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.41 | 5.696% | $228.7367 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.68 | 11.313% | $193.3284 | $193.33 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.26 | $1,226.6840 | $1,226.69 | $1,226.75 | $1,226.60 | |