| 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 | $195.52 | 11.777% | $218.5464 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.80 | 8.215% | $24.673 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.73 | 3.864% | $235.4908 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.98 | 5.268% | $206.3042 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 8.469% | $9.1331 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.49 | 12.820% | $69.373 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.52 | 10.196% | $138.318 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.46 | $901.8385 | $901.83 | $901.80 | $901.80 | |