| 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 | $208.48 | 6.286% | $221.5851 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.72 | 6.873% | $219.8591 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.42 | 9.326% | $85.7334 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.90 | 9.125% | $263.9734 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.52 | 8.605% | $121.1163 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.63 | 13.524% | $99.4811 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.81 | 3.529% | $171.6614 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.48 | $1,183.4098 | $1,183.41 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.50 | |