| 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 | $207.95 | 3.517% | $215.2636 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.97 | 3.228% | $167.1984 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.40 | 7.827% | $182.6589 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.30 | 9.234% | $198.0412 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.65 | 5.628% | $223.5617 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.29 | 6.724% | $158.261 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.53 | 7.177% | $73.4484 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.09 | $1,218.4332 | $1,218.43 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.50 | |