| 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 | $204.51 | 6.787% | $218.3901 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.82 | 3.618% | $208.0857 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.89 | 6.310% | $208.2507 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.93 | 5.710% | $171.1762 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.78 | 4.669% | $141.0729 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.72 | 12.214% | $175.8618 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.34 | 6.816% | $246.04 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.99 | $1,368.8774 | $1,368.88 | $1,368.90 | $1,369.00 | |