| 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 | $201.39 | 8.466% | $218.4397 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.54 | 12.800% | $184.4731 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.88 | 8.132% | $249.6552 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.80 | 4.665% | $82.476 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 13.137% | $254.2302 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.47 | 6.589% | $62.3226 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.39 | 10.709% | $145.4606 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.18 | $1,197.0574 | $1,197.06 | $1,197.05 | $1,197.10 | |