| 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 | $209.87 | 9.363% | $229.5201 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 13.757% | $143.1632 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.31 | 3.276% | $177.9549 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.87 | 11.421% | $172.5577 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.58 | 13.658% | $156.3707 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.81 | 8.755% | $79.1845 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.56 | 5.653% | $180.2018 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.85 | $1,138.9529 | $1,138.94 | $1,138.90 | $1,139.10 | |