| 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 | $196.45 | 12.172% | $220.3619 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.88 | 9.456% | $18.4762 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.85 | 6.529% | $58.4312 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.55 | 5.515% | $262.2575 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.81 | 12.683% | $247.6885 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.97 | 8.380% | $149.5319 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.30 | 7.236% | $261.9775 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.81 | $1,218.7247 | $1,218.73 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.80 | |