| 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 | $184.87 | 7.418% | $198.5837 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.60 | 8.479% | $225.2024 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 7.235% | $196.5403 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.38 | 12.291% | $201.4276 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.34 | 4.536% | $217.7903 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.63 | 10.675% | $123.5465 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.60 | 6.317% | $77.1861 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.70 | $1,240.2769 | $1,240.28 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.20 | |