| 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 | $217.43 | 11.188% | $241.7561 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 4.796% | $82.3906 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.99 | 13.381% | $204.0745 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.74 | 11.731% | $62.2789 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.96 | 8.434% | $118.1497 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.57 | 3.800% | $216.4957 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.50 | 3.387% | $253.8151 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.81 | $1,178.9606 | $1,178.97 | $1,178.95 | $1,179.00 | |