| 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 | $207.26 | 5.555% | $218.7733 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 11.744% | $266.8335 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 12.392% | $147.5257 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.74 | 11.162% | $268.723 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.90 | 10.788% | $63.0384 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.64 | 5.483% | $46.0328 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.37 | 8.708% | $93.8911 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.96 | $1,104.8178 | $1,104.81 | $1,104.85 | $1,104.70 | |