| 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 | $210.54 | 3.626% | $218.1742 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.35 | 13.681% | $167.509 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.92 | 12.504% | $156.2906 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.29 | 4.842% | $186.9228 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 8.521% | $163.6605 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.98 | 10.803% | $59.8115 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.86 | 7.353% | $247.8351 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.75 | $1,200.2037 | $1,200.20 | $1,200.15 | $1,200.20 | |