| 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 | $208.56 | 4.835% | $218.6439 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.66 | 6.248% | $58.0752 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 12.604% | $155.0332 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 10.750% | $273.8294 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.38 | 3.135% | $227.2889 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.77 | 8.718% | $210.6629 | $210.66 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.92 | 13.516% | $89.5868 | $89.59 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.22 | $1,233.1203 | $1,233.12 | $1,233.20 | $1,233.10 | |