| 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 | $201.70 | 8.306% | $218.4532 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.65 | 5.624% | $187.641 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.75 | 6.834% | $120.4553 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.42 | 8.292% | $148.8149 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.47 | 12.385% | $183.7158 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.55 | 13.735% | $97.3003 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.75 | 11.256% | $241.1474 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.29 | $1,197.5279 | $1,197.53 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.50 | |