| 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 | $218.50 | 3.510% | $226.1694 | $226.17 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.44 | 8.104% | $182.0904 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.71 | 10.483% | $272.5726 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.35 | 5.853% | $214.1935 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.72 | 6.300% | $7.1434 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.95 | 11.727% | $8.8823 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.66 | 5.695% | $237.4544 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.33 | $1,148.5060 | $1,148.49 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.60 | |