| 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 | $208.26 | 5.423% | $219.5539 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.27 | 13.593% | $162.7447 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.73 | 5.750% | $70.567 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.36 | 12.737% | $150.3461 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.82 | 13.345% | $109.7406 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.28 | 8.791% | $258.1393 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.44 | 3.374% | $116.2337 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.16 | $1,087.3253 | $1,087.32 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.20 | |