| 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 | $218.98 | 6.208% | $232.5743 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.68 | 8.715% | $172.509 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.27 | 12.732% | $222.3864 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.54 | 11.566% | $202.5369 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.69 | 13.123% | $81.0979 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.30 | 5.829% | $218.3252 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.35 | 10.377% | $68.8201 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.81 | $1,198.2498 | $1,198.26 | $1,198.25 | $1,198.20 | |