| 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 | $208.36 | 4.774% | $218.3071 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.88 | 4.800% | $145.5462 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.74 | 8.660% | $148.5817 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.79 | 12.566% | $210.262 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.63 | 4.609% | $257.9972 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.38 | 12.738% | $132.3319 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 10.564% | $196.2511 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.28 | $1,309.2772 | $1,309.28 | $1,309.30 | $1,309.30 | |