| 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 | $196.38 | 11.222% | $218.4178 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 3.743% | $39.3601 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.87 | 12.802% | $56.2544 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.31 | 10.196% | $17.973 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.25 | 13.783% | $29.868 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.94 | 6.219% | $85.9737 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.29 | 3.746% | $14.8253 | $14.83 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $421.98 | $462.6723 | $462.67 | $462.60 | $462.80 | |