| 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 | $209.31 | 4.325% | $218.3627 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.36 | 12.715% | $132.2823 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.54 | 8.664% | $17.973 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.74 | 5.485% | $151.6241 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.78 | 11.623% | $192.8622 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.31 | 6.645% | $226.418 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 8.801% | $86.2248 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.29 | $1,025.7471 | $1,025.73 | $1,025.65 | $1,025.80 | |