| 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 | $205.25 | 6.477% | $218.544 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.57 | 4.158% | $198.4939 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.29 | 12.833% | $185.3733 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 4.680% | $156.7583 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 10.142% | $6.1349 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.92 | 11.137% | $257.7489 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.58 | 8.396% | $175.1463 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.93 | $1,198.1996 | $1,198.19 | $1,198.20 | $1,198.10 | |