| 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 | $203.36 | 7.409% | $218.4269 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.44 | 10.121% | $131.5285 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.33 | 9.162% | $86.5982 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.50 | 7.296% | $165.7723 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.73 | 5.857% | $171.2025 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.81 | 12.370% | $102.0432 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.47 | 11.210% | $252.9694 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.64 | $1,128.5410 | $1,128.54 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.50 | |