| 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 | $214.44 | 7.515% | $230.5552 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.48 | 11.554% | $184.5996 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.50 | 10.476% | $119.8665 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.51 | 11.751% | $132.4361 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 12.107% | $256.1645 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.81 | 10.703% | $203.4832 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.99 | 8.557% | $170.4236 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.23 | $1,297.5287 | $1,297.53 | $1,297.50 | $1,297.60 | |