| 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 | $217.61 | 6.198% | $231.0975 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.27 | 7.836% | $168.5153 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.85 | 13.237% | $28.1394 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.40 | 12.669% | $210.015 | $210.02 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.99 | 13.349% | $37.3938 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.41 | 5.842% | $231.1695 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.65 | 12.207% | $281.2468 | $281.25 | $281.25 | $281.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.18 | $1,187.5773 | $1,187.59 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.50 | |