| 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 | $197.40 | 10.440% | $218.0086 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.98 | 13.623% | $193.1364 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.53 | 5.114% | $261.2398 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.29 | 3.671% | $216.973 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.30 | 5.695% | $162.0304 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 5.402% | $42.6773 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.85 | 5.779% | $45.3263 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.84 | $1,139.3918 | $1,139.40 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.30 | |