| 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 | $192.37 | 13.411% | $218.1687 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.40 | 9.448% | $202.9166 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.63 | 11.195% | $218.6427 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.38 | 13.677% | $258.4788 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.75 | 10.486% | $208.5423 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.89 | 3.765% | $8.1871 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.47 | 5.755% | $171.8201 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.89 | $1,286.7563 | $1,286.76 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.70 | |