| 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 | $216.38 | 6.658% | $230.7866 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.41 | 12.779% | $99.7079 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.60 | 3.617% | $208.8919 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 3.534% | $182.0024 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.52 | 10.133% | $159.1642 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.58 | 10.108% | $20.4581 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 4.637% | $260.0439 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.80 | $1,161.0550 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.10 | |