| 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 | $196.34 | 11.138% | $218.2083 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.83 | 10.292% | $253.4841 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.81 | 5.320% | $133.5563 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.66 | 4.744% | $188.1831 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.28 | 3.475% | $131.703 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.61 | 11.172% | $126.3025 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.40 | 3.572% | $126.7721 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.93 | $1,178.2094 | $1,178.20 | $1,178.20 | $1,178.30 | |