| 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 | $192.40 | 13.478% | $218.3317 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.56 | 12.864% | $158.6416 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.88 | 8.212% | $87.5219 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 5.660% | $256.2255 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.73 | 8.815% | $219.5125 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.69 | 8.816% | $208.5894 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.72 | 3.794% | $102.4654 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.48 | $1,251.2880 | $1,251.29 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.20 | |