| 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 | $208.50 | 4.584% | $218.0576 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.75 | 13.170% | $229.4522 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.48 | 11.334% | $262.1693 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.47 | 9.674% | $158.446 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.34 | 6.381% | $14.1912 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.62 | 6.224% | $202.4842 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.99 | 12.528% | $222.7942 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.15 | $1,307.5947 | $1,307.59 | $1,307.60 | $1,307.70 | |