| 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 | $218.68 | 12.115% | $245.1731 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.80 | 5.182% | $210.1536 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.59 | 5.442% | $186.2 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 13.452% | $187.5588 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.32 | 13.104% | $151.9213 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.95 | 12.624% | $87.7904 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.54 | 4.337% | $113.2474 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.20 | $1,182.0446 | $1,182.04 | $1,182.00 | $1,182.10 | |