| 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 | $197.26 | 10.859% | $218.6805 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.78 | 10.646% | $142.4899 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.74 | 9.408% | $131.0051 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.25 | 6.250% | $265.8906 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.91 | 11.558% | $237.5181 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.43 | 4.114% | $252.4036 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.50 | 4.621% | $35.048 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.87 | $1,283.0358 | $1,283.04 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.00 | |