| 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 | $203.60 | 8.316% | $220.5314 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.38 | 4.781% | $187.9562 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.30 | 8.678% | $233.9837 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.98 | 12.556% | $217.2106 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.53 | 6.802% | $214.1701 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.49 | 12.660% | $18.5776 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.71 | 12.246% | $154.574 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.99 | $1,247.0036 | $1,247.00 | $1,247.00 | $1,247.10 | |