| 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 | $196.63 | 11.282% | $218.8138 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.77 | 3.524% | $186.1051 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.45 | 13.382% | $161.5127 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.87 | 3.797% | $195.0034 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.42 | 7.167% | $61.5353 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.44 | 5.471% | $73.2391 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.38 | 13.625% | $184.5043 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.96 | $1,080.7137 | $1,080.71 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.60 | |