| 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 | $208.74 | 4.650% | $218.4464 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.35 | 8.417% | $228.0552 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.29 | 13.526% | $150.1835 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.35 | 7.790% | $31.6364 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.43 | 12.695% | $258.5561 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.43 | 3.436% | $110.0869 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.35 | 8.489% | $122.9723 | $122.97 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.94 | $1,119.9368 | $1,119.95 | $1,119.95 | $1,120.00 | |