| 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 | $97.80 | 8.256% | $105.8744 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.45 | 13.152% | $146.4753 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 9.674% | $205.0246 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.97 | 4.580% | $221.6782 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.60 | 10.628% | $155.543 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.87 | 8.314% | $157.9976 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.76 | 13.330% | $226.388 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.39 | $1,218.9811 | $1,218.98 | $1,219.00 | $1,219.00 | |