| 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 | $197.80 | 10.337% | $218.2466 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.52 | 13.178% | $92.2627 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.28 | 11.841% | $239.6529 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.70 | 5.484% | $43.9868 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.75 | 6.270% | $59.2455 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.58 | 3.577% | $160.1093 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.92 | 3.492% | $65.1172 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.55 | $878.6210 | $878.63 | $878.60 | $878.60 | |