| 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 | $201.92 | 8.272% | $218.6228 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.98 | 4.779% | $157.1475 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.92 | 4.214% | $187.5018 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.57 | 10.676% | $258.5059 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.76 | 13.864% | $206.9592 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 11.252% | $87.8335 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.33 | 13.259% | $173.66 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.43 | $1,290.2307 | $1,290.23 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.20 | |