| 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 | $197.98 | 10.343% | $218.4571 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.37 | 4.323% | $131.833 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.77 | 8.155% | $7.3221 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.55 | 8.381% | $137.1562 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.28 | 10.143% | $8.0184 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.46 | 12.777% | $143.7456 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.53 | 6.391% | $173.9812 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.94 | $820.5136 | $820.52 | $820.50 | $820.50 | |