| 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 | $198.37 | 10.156% | $218.5165 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.43 | 7.645% | $187.7652 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.83 | 8.197% | $126.4066 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.33 | 12.823% | $7.1417 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.40 | 9.611% | $187.8733 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 3.664% | $213.2265 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.55 | 5.134% | $138.3038 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.60 | $1,079.2336 | $1,079.24 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.20 | |