| 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 | $212.55 | 8.125% | $229.8197 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.64 | 10.604% | $140.0689 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.82 | 7.642% | $161.2692 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.80 | 3.233% | $155.6754 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.39 | 5.810% | $227.9042 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.77 | 4.721% | $95.0553 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.85 | 13.747% | $178.4122 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.82 | $1,188.2049 | $1,188.21 | $1,188.15 | $1,188.30 | |