| 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 | $197.93 | 10.358% | $218.4316 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.34 | 3.224% | $118.0263 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.85 | 6.208% | $233.4983 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.59 | 3.651% | $104.2625 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 12.577% | $84.3427 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.66 | 11.723% | $239.8246 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.97 | 6.871% | $184.8548 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.26 | $1,183.2408 | $1,183.23 | $1,183.25 | $1,183.20 | |