| 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 | $204.31 | 5.849% | $216.2601 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 8.346% | $180.4936 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.72 | 8.584% | $206.0056 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.79 | 4.287% | $163.5116 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.65 | 10.555% | $21.7241 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.80 | 6.704% | $219.5968 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 3.102% | $258.5695 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.65 | $1,266.1613 | $1,266.16 | $1,266.10 | $1,266.20 | |