| 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 | $196.42 | 11.282% | $218.5801 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.41 | 3.610% | $185.8867 | $185.89 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.42 | 8.425% | $175.0196 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.34 | 13.182% | $39.9985 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.58 | 5.717% | $139.1024 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.74 | 6.430% | $174.2685 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.52 | 10.165% | $271.5788 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.43 | $1,204.4346 | $1,204.44 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.50 | |