| 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 | $197.75 | 10.492% | $218.4979 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 7.508% | $202.6633 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.62 | 9.748% | $186.1546 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.66 | 6.621% | $174.4959 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 5.811% | $51.2972 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.85 | 11.202% | $163.3001 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.73 | 9.784% | $108.3897 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.60 | $1,104.7987 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.90 | |