| 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 | $203.73 | 7.227% | $218.4536 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.92 | 7.162% | $197.0924 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.50 | 8.670% | $270.045 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.57 | 3.711% | $237.0522 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.91 | 11.534% | $28.8985 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.81 | 9.229% | $76.2528 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.86 | 12.298% | $122.2476 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.30 | $1,150.0421 | $1,150.04 | $1,150.05 | $1,150.10 | |