| 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 | $195.58 | 8.488% | $212.1808 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.69 | 5.458% | $72.4391 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.75 | 6.682% | $182.1595 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.49 | 3.630% | $228.4938 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.55 | 3.298% | $236.0876 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.58 | 8.715% | $185.446 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.72 | 7.308% | $168.1731 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.36 | $1,284.9799 | $1,284.98 | $1,285.00 | $1,285.00 | |