| 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 | $197.46 | 10.813% | $218.8113 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.79 | 12.346% | $31.221 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.86 | 3.237% | $140.2578 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.59 | 9.227% | $197.253 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.74 | 12.131% | $260.9737 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.90 | 8.185% | $73.4576 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.55 | 4.806% | $217.5249 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.89 | $1,139.4993 | $1,139.49 | $1,139.40 | $1,139.60 | |