| 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 | $197.95 | 10.239% | $218.2181 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.54 | 3.384% | $202.1571 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 8.427% | $259.5959 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.60 | 6.137% | $220.3404 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.47 | 9.286% | $195.0427 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.55 | 12.538% | $69.2671 | $69.27 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.48 | 5.410% | $148.08 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.01 | $1,312.7013 | $1,312.71 | $1,312.70 | $1,312.70 | |