| 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 | $203.31 | 7.344% | $218.2411 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.73 | 12.382% | $206.4794 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.31 | 9.600% | $200.9078 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.55 | 5.267% | $214.271 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.85 | 12.605% | $184.5033 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.45 | 10.327% | $184.7426 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.91 | 8.820% | $85.8699 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.11 | $1,295.0151 | $1,295.01 | $1,295.00 | $1,295.00 | |