| 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 | $197.74 | 10.334% | $218.1745 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 3.666% | $149.7663 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.82 | 7.388% | $15.9149 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.80 | 13.229% | $218.3055 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.60 | 4.438% | $75.822 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.59 | 3.511% | $207.6327 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 3.512% | $259.4632 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.68 | $1,145.0791 | $1,145.07 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.10 | |