| 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 | $218.28 | 11.543% | $243.4761 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.65 | 6.428% | $234.8334 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.60 | 6.453% | $194.3832 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.26 | 13.235% | $181.4704 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.93 | 3.469% | $119.9516 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.91 | 4.250% | $129.1762 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.37 | 10.342% | $184.6794 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.00 | $1,287.9703 | $1,287.97 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.10 | |