| 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 | $208.86 | 4.572% | $218.4091 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.52 | 3.724% | $138.4923 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.29 | 7.774% | $36.9557 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 13.536% | $59.3453 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.27 | 5.468% | $197.5099 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.64 | 8.863% | $186.8525 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.99 | 3.693% | $249.8898 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.84 | $1,087.4546 | $1,087.46 | $1,087.45 | $1,087.50 | |