| 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 | $210.89 | 3.598% | $218.4778 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.29 | 9.364% | $39.6882 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.95 | 4.425% | $168.072 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.79 | 13.355% | $118.7847 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.36 | 10.466% | $74.4099 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 12.187% | $180.0153 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.47 | 9.553% | $186.755 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.21 | $986.2029 | $986.21 | $986.20 | $986.30 | |