| 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 | $206.85 | 5.563% | $218.3571 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.96 | 5.242% | $244.1193 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.64 | 9.548% | $146.3999 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.66 | 11.370% | $174.4722 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.29 | 7.781% | $212.6411 | $212.64 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.36 | 10.245% | $48.9047 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.62 | 6.441% | $173.0944 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.38 | $1,217.9887 | $1,217.98 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.00 | |