| 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 | $210.91 | 3.528% | $218.3509 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.47 | 9.618% | $260.3099 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.96 | 12.281% | $15.6744 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.97 | 9.251% | $117.9583 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.38 | 4.269% | $140.1167 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.52 | 7.202% | $267.4904 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.89 | 11.225% | $160.0417 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.10 | $1,179.9423 | $1,179.94 | $1,179.90 | $1,180.00 | |