| 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 | $210.52 | 3.639% | $218.1808 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.30 | 7.367% | $156.0043 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.82 | 10.408% | $102.4807 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.84 | 12.410% | $241.5016 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.92 | 12.447% | $69.6272 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.48 | 7.842% | $26.3997 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.34 | 9.290% | $164.3066 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.22 | $978.5009 | $978.50 | $978.55 | $978.50 | |