| 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 | $194.31 | 12.396% | $218.3967 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 13.495% | $17.8755 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 12.388% | $147.8015 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.93 | 6.284% | $38.1878 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.90 | 3.761% | $58.0024 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.96 | 5.736% | $161.7338 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.68 | 6.379% | $194.3332 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.04 | $836.3309 | $836.33 | $836.40 | $836.30 | |