| 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 | $205.34 | 6.399% | $218.4797 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.25 | 11.597% | $217.8931 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.56 | 12.278% | $130.8712 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.79 | 5.300% | $18.7329 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.43 | 8.255% | $255.9473 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.57 | 8.195% | $136.9424 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.30 | 6.382% | $181.1685 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.24 | $1,160.0351 | $1,160.03 | $1,160.05 | $1,160.00 | |