| 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 | $218.31 | 13.239% | $247.2121 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.74 | 4.716% | $18.5766 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.75 | 10.732% | $27.4062 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.93 | 4.559% | $172.4492 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.90 | 5.588% | $128.7118 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.25 | 10.271% | $180.0174 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.92 | 8.686% | $11.8685 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.80 | $786.2418 | $786.25 | $786.20 | $786.20 | |