| 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 | $209.30 | 4.273% | $218.2434 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.90 | 11.180% | $182.224 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.78 | 10.287% | $203.7883 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.96 | 4.759% | $19.8623 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.27 | 8.376% | $105.4173 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.33 | 11.856% | $93.2096 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.69 | 5.750% | $156.1822 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.23 | $978.9271 | $978.92 | $978.90 | $978.90 | |