| 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 | $203.54 | 7.191% | $218.1766 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.91 | 4.240% | $137.503 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.27 | 8.332% | $174.707 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.46 | 6.722% | $75.1963 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.83 | 10.434% | $260.4365 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.68 | 11.610% | $164.8256 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.53 | 8.195% | $223.4551 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.22 | $1,254.3001 | $1,254.32 | $1,254.35 | $1,254.30 | |