| 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 | $209.56 | 4.208% | $218.3783 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.84 | 3.538% | $237.9717 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.25 | 7.160% | $264.9531 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.90 | 13.852% | $186.6034 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.42 | 3.190% | $31.3904 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.99 | 9.815% | $198.7542 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.54 | 3.224% | $140.942 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.50 | $1,278.9931 | $1,278.98 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.10 | |