| 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 | $209.28 | 4.532% | $218.7646 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.52 | 3.851% | $153.201 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.48 | 7.456% | $129.463 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.78 | 7.260% | $183.1786 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.90 | 12.405% | $78.5711 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.67 | 9.154% | $145.9062 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.71 | 8.645% | $163.7389 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.34 | $1,072.8234 | $1,072.82 | $1,072.80 | $1,072.90 | |