| 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 | $195.77 | 11.125% | $217.5494 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.48 | 12.331% | $272.3802 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.83 | 11.533% | $155.9566 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.96 | 4.668% | $178.9404 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.72 | 8.207% | $59.2109 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.78 | 13.506% | $138.2276 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.51 | 10.441% | $193.835 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.05 | $1,216.1001 | $1,216.11 | $1,216.15 | $1,216.00 | |