| 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 | $205.36 | 6.295% | $218.2874 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 6.436% | $16.5295 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.71 | 12.104% | $189.1307 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.67 | 11.700% | $82.2894 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.65 | 13.345% | $231.9605 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.72 | 3.319% | $221.8466 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.25 | 3.141% | $223.0424 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.89 | $1,183.0865 | $1,183.09 | $1,183.15 | $1,183.00 | |