| 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 | $203.70 | 7.255% | $218.4784 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.89 | 12.642% | $207.1374 | $207.14 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.60 | 6.112% | $254.2444 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.75 | 3.744% | $178.1803 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.67 | 11.580% | $259.6132 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.90 | 12.577% | $239.6764 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.96 | 12.351% | $251.6213 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,468.47 | $1,608.9514 | $1,608.95 | $1,609.00 | $1,608.90 | |