| 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 | $201.97 | 8.362% | $218.8587 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.99 | 12.712% | $24.7854 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.61 | 13.713% | $79.1556 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.54 | 4.491% | $216.8606 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.45 | 6.786% | $179.881 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.34 | 13.361% | $257.7149 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.79 | 3.182% | $235.0383 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.69 | $1,212.2945 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.40 | |