| 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 | $207.28 | 5.422% | $218.5187 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.26 | 7.303% | $190.2053 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.30 | 13.537% | $226.2792 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.30 | 8.610% | $117.6246 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.33 | 13.380% | $43.4586 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.77 | 13.821% | $137.4616 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.46 | 6.612% | $241.4335 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.70 | $1,174.9815 | $1,174.98 | $1,174.95 | $1,175.00 | |