| 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 | $205.68 | 6.254% | $218.5432 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.77 | 7.539% | $257.8463 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.97 | 6.271% | $123.2425 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.91 | 11.526% | $168.3039 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.32 | 9.518% | $80.2986 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.54 | 7.265% | $188.293 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.96 | 3.680% | $183.4721 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.15 | $1,219.9996 | $1,219.99 | $1,220.00 | $1,219.90 | |