| 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 | $225.26 | 12.764% | $254.0122 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.70 | 5.799% | $18.7264 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 11.629% | $219.5966 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.81 | 5.802% | $220.9252 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.33 | 4.459% | $217.6194 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.91 | 3.865% | $6.1384 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.92 | 12.233% | $281.615 | $281.62 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.65 | $1,218.6332 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.50 | |