| 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 | $202.39 | 7.853% | $218.2837 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.99 | 6.174% | $24.4094 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.51 | 3.462% | $62.6049 | $62.60 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.77 | 12.413% | $125.644 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.56 | 10.596% | $186.4206 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.88 | 4.804% | $187.4734 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.78 | 6.111% | $28.4165 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.88 | $833.2525 | $833.24 | $833.20 | $833.20 | |