| 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 | $206.83 | 5.603% | $218.4187 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 12.147% | $200.1488 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.77 | 9.102% | $195.0416 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.25 | 7.462% | $80.8652 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.87 | 10.570% | $128.1175 | $128.12 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 7.344% | $16.7027 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 4.285% | $230.2821 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.57 | $1,069.5766 | $1,069.58 | $1,069.55 | $1,069.50 | |