| 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 | $203.74 | 5.290% | $214.5178 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 11.298% | $277.7108 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.37 | 4.130% | $160.7455 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.41 | 12.126% | $24.0062 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.71 | 10.450% | $143.2647 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.69 | 7.655% | $143.924 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.75 | 4.814% | $154.8627 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.19 | $1,119.0317 | $1,119.03 | $1,118.95 | $1,119.00 | |