| 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 | $208.90 | 4.682% | $218.6807 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.25 | 11.547% | $180.985 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.67 | 13.454% | $274.1843 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.77 | 4.768% | $129.6714 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.84 | 6.386% | $115.7905 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.38 | 4.617% | $252.5245 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.95 | 6.478% | $100.0361 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.76 | $1,271.8725 | $1,271.87 | $1,271.90 | $1,271.90 | |