| 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 | $208.88 | 4.355% | $217.9767 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.52 | 8.434% | $161.0462 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.37 | 7.298% | $145.2493 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.88 | 6.435% | $198.9057 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.86 | 10.582% | $88.3108 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.70 | 4.244% | $205.0479 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.50 | 4.308% | $242.5161 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.71 | $1,259.0527 | $1,259.07 | $1,259.05 | $1,258.90 | |