| 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 | $204.84 | 6.619% | $218.3984 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 4.770% | $83.4284 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.70 | 7.437% | $185.5437 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.30 | 11.230% | $121.5744 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.97 | 9.757% | $144.8463 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.54 | 9.368% | $259.7927 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.27 | 12.784% | $184.1424 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.25 | $1,197.7263 | $1,197.72 | $1,197.75 | $1,197.60 | |