| 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 | $205.91 | 6.133% | $218.5385 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.98 | 4.251% | $193.886 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.43 | 9.794% | $271.6633 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.75 | 13.209% | $269.1544 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.38 | 13.648% | $278.8695 | $278.87 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.48 | 10.740% | $216.4746 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.71 | 3.237% | $120.4879 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,434.64 | $1,569.0742 | $1,569.07 | $1,569.05 | $1,569.20 | |