| 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 | $218.59 | 5.447% | $230.4966 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.88 | 13.162% | $178.6602 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.66 | 7.138% | $248.1959 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.47 | 10.190% | $46.7977 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.75 | 4.817% | $186.3122 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.33 | 11.138% | $221.5314 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.59 | 13.752% | $189.4995 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.27 | $1,301.4935 | $1,301.50 | $1,301.50 | $1,301.50 | |