| 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 | $218.99 | 4.243% | $228.2817 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.35 | 11.547% | $197.8286 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.27 | 10.678% | $268.1396 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.76 | 5.170% | $101.7625 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.85 | 11.232% | $91.0434 | $91.04 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.42 | 10.622% | $218.39 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.74 | 7.610% | $155.7547 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.38 | $1,261.2005 | $1,261.19 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.20 | |