| 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 | $205.61 | 6.145% | $218.2447 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.41 | 6.184% | $14.2393 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.78 | 3.130% | $186.4384 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.59 | 7.592% | $178.1616 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.99 | 10.364% | $160.0168 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.62 | 10.299% | $13.9197 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.30 | 5.428% | $226.9865 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.30 | $998.0070 | $998.01 | $998.00 | $997.90 | |