| 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 | $196.78 | 10.867% | $218.1641 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.54 | 12.504% | $57.9846 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.58 | 5.129% | $202.4574 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 6.795% | $265.1613 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.67 | 7.224% | $170.1323 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.87 | 3.207% | $228.9854 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.56 | 4.207% | $103.7485 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.29 | $1,246.6336 | $1,246.63 | $1,246.65 | $1,246.70 | |