| 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 | $197.40 | 10.710% | $218.5415 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.29 | 7.670% | $137.0531 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.56 | 9.445% | $6.0851 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.60 | 5.797% | $240.794 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.62 | 10.635% | $162.213 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.79 | 9.256% | $201.8942 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.31 | 8.297% | $262.4145 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.57 | $1,228.9954 | $1,228.98 | $1,229.00 | $1,229.00 | |