| 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 | $218.42 | 5.855% | $231.2085 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 12.320% | $147.0269 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.82 | 8.798% | $136.8896 | $136.89 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.70 | 8.816% | $265.1846 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.57 | 4.404% | $163.4653 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.88 | 12.114% | $32.3785 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.55 | 3.359% | $174.2116 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.84 | $1,150.3650 | $1,150.37 | $1,150.40 | $1,150.40 | |