| 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 | $218.40 | 8.129% | $236.1537 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.37 | 7.576% | $226.3076 | $226.31 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.30 | 5.321% | $101.4241 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.95 | 4.796% | $32.4344 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 8.733% | $177.8111 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.63 | 10.832% | $173.5962 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.38 | 4.818% | $233.0943 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.56 | $1,180.8214 | $1,180.81 | $1,180.80 | $1,180.80 | |