| 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 | $203.58 | 7.322% | $218.4861 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.52 | 11.158% | $148.4182 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.90 | 4.421% | $38.5313 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.64 | 4.512% | $81.1431 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.35 | 12.769% | $135.7175 | $135.72 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.64 | 3.191% | $94.5642 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.29 | 7.736% | $258.8788 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.92 | $975.7392 | $975.74 | $975.75 | $975.70 | |