| 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 | $209.95 | 6.126% | $222.8115 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.35 | 10.503% | $96.5244 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.33 | 6.294% | $141.7218 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.75 | 12.867% | $278.4993 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.91 | 4.283% | $176.1444 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.83 | 6.107% | $69.8502 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.48 | 6.162% | $231.9427 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.60 | $1,217.4943 | $1,217.48 | $1,217.45 | $1,217.40 | |