| 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 | $203.86 | 5.656% | $215.3903 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.57 | 12.562% | $159.354 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.57 | 3.166% | $258.503 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.52 | 9.203% | $90.1143 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.47 | 5.158% | $157.1797 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.82 | 9.776% | $197.3992 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.25 | 6.207% | $31.0655 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.06 | $1,109.0060 | $1,109.00 | $1,109.00 | $1,109.10 | |