| 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 | $175.44 | 6.200% | $186.3173 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.42 | 11.110% | $218.2423 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.57 | 13.507% | $136.8554 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.95 | 12.490% | $101.1848 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.60 | 6.662% | $62.5039 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 4.398% | $253.3948 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 12.483% | $259.667 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.55 | $1,218.1655 | $1,218.16 | $1,218.15 | $1,218.20 | |