| 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 | $207.74 | 5.123% | $218.3825 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.30 | 9.247% | $204.6196 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.66 | 4.752% | $199.7202 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.95 | 7.523% | $163.3812 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.93 | 11.484% | $130.3582 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 3.166% | $151.3961 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.85 | 8.500% | $243.9623 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.18 | $1,311.8201 | $1,311.82 | $1,311.80 | $1,311.90 | |