| 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 | $195.33 | 11.625% | $218.0371 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.90 | 11.716% | $259.0694 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.91 | 9.118% | $155.9405 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 6.775% | $55.8113 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.39 | 5.379% | $23.5944 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.54 | 13.228% | $245.1839 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.72 | 11.295% | $206.6971 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.06 | $1,164.3337 | $1,164.33 | $1,164.35 | $1,164.30 | |