| 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 | $214.37 | 4.855% | $224.7777 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.60 | 9.102% | $108.6656 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.73 | 4.529% | $186.8247 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.46 | 9.488% | $158.1664 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.83 | 7.832% | $151.8598 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.29 | 7.593% | $133.7273 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.88 | 3.717% | $253.9822 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.16 | $1,218.0037 | $1,218.01 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.10 | |