| 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 | $204.74 | 6.482% | $218.0112 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.73 | 9.792% | $44.7183 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.47 | 12.498% | $187.2754 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.72 | 6.816% | $214.4011 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.27 | 13.545% | $188.7913 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.26 | 3.303% | $253.3609 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.41 | 9.106% | $32.0881 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.60 | $1,138.6463 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.70 | |