| 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 | $197.80 | 10.457% | $218.4839 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.40 | 7.296% | $114.1629 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 5.712% | $193.3578 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.32 | 11.642% | $62.8768 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.34 | 4.207% | $116.0241 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.76 | 7.347% | $17.9914 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.76 | 12.510% | $246.1269 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.29 | $969.0238 | $969.02 | $969.05 | $969.10 | |