| 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 | $193.80 | 12.608% | $218.2343 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.30 | 3.415% | $177.1499 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.72 | 8.512% | $238.4226 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.96 | 10.348% | $31.9568 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.94 | 9.247% | $34.8935 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.99 | 6.596% | $254.7538 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.75 | 9.259% | $210.5967 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.46 | $1,166.0076 | $1,166.00 | $1,166.00 | $1,166.00 | |