| 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 | $211.81 | 3.227% | $218.6451 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.95 | 3.819% | $220.0444 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.46 | 10.347% | $151.683 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 9.325% | $198.4249 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.58 | 3.510% | $33.7236 | $33.72 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.29 | 7.156% | $163.1879 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.77 | 10.228% | $177.2136 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.36 | $1,162.9225 | $1,162.91 | $1,162.90 | $1,162.80 | |