| 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 | $214.50 | 5.750% | $226.8338 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.84 | 3.287% | $144.4365 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.48 | 11.287% | $214.2052 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.76 | 12.490% | $107.7204 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.57 | 4.285% | $99.6652 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.63 | 11.801% | $185.176 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.27 | 7.581% | $211.1492 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.05 | $1,189.1863 | $1,189.20 | $1,189.20 | $1,189.10 | |