| 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 | $206.27 | 5.827% | $218.2894 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.65 | 3.783% | $158.4247 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.89 | 10.197% | $91.3423 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.47 | 8.570% | $218.736 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.41 | 10.107% | $120.4681 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.37 | 8.442% | $113.1809 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 8.567% | $269.9084 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.67 | $1,190.3498 | $1,190.35 | $1,190.35 | $1,190.30 | |