| 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 | $211.70 | 3.343% | $218.7771 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 6.236% | $169.4252 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.58 | 3.378% | $187.7138 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.69 | 4.226% | $8.015 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.86 | 13.211% | $250.0378 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.63 | 13.728% | $217.937 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.71 | 4.355% | $190.667 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.65 | $1,242.5729 | $1,242.59 | $1,242.60 | $1,242.50 | |