| 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 | $209.68 | 4.575% | $219.2729 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.48 | 13.842% | $129.1879 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.29 | 4.445% | $121.4591 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.42 | 12.522% | $73.6119 | $73.61 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.37 | 9.121% | $206.6424 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.27 | 9.180% | $186.9926 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.94 | 10.544% | $221.0217 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.45 | $1,158.1885 | $1,158.18 | $1,158.15 | $1,158.20 | |