| 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 | $204.57 | 6.825% | $218.5319 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.60 | 4.322% | $31.9225 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 9.508% | $262.644 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.29 | 7.628% | $178.9746 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.90 | 13.731% | $114.7546 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.26 | 10.209% | $197.5607 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.40 | 13.129% | $166.7521 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.86 | $1,171.1404 | $1,171.12 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.20 | |