| 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 | $208.83 | 5.246% | $219.7852 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.40 | 7.514% | $117.6203 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.26 | 7.116% | $108.4657 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.87 | 11.593% | $144.9258 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.88 | 8.350% | $123.389 | $123.39 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.49 | 7.198% | $185.9778 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.42 | 13.846% | $237.2778 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.15 | $1,137.4416 | $1,137.46 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.50 | |