| 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 | $196.78 | 10.862% | $218.1542 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.39 | 11.120% | $206.0054 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.41 | 13.789% | $51.6716 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 9.215% | $270.4163 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.51 | 7.187% | $149.5366 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.94 | 6.622% | $198.2529 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.26 | 4.590% | $214.6814 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.89 | $1,308.7184 | $1,308.72 | $1,308.70 | $1,308.80 | |