| 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 | $207.41 | 5.188% | $218.1704 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.92 | 5.459% | $223.4887 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.40 | 11.445% | $173.1855 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.52 | 4.675% | $109.4063 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.83 | 5.208% | $173.4143 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.74 | 8.841% | $48.6955 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.99 | 10.656% | $276.6289 | $276.63 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.81 | $1,222.9896 | $1,223.00 | $1,223.00 | $1,223.00 | |