| 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 | $217.95 | 5.400% | $229.7193 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.72 | 5.520% | $137.9357 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.48 | 6.201% | $156.6252 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.67 | 8.273% | $196.6996 | $196.70 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.88 | 12.821% | $81.0957 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.89 | 6.705% | $163.1413 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.49 | 3.781% | $36.8319 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.08 | $1,002.0487 | $1,002.06 | $1,002.10 | $1,001.90 | |