| 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 | $195.56 | 11.673% | $218.3877 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.63 | 4.297% | $142.501 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.74 | 11.648% | $234.1705 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.59 | 8.445% | $20.1599 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.29 | 10.201% | $244.9658 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.48 | 11.222% | $221.8656 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.95 | 10.840% | $86.3998 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.24 | $1,168.4503 | $1,168.46 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.60 | |