| 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 | $176.26 | 6.770% | $188.1928 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.78 | 4.576% | $159.7712 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.97 | 3.461% | $216.2025 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.52 | 9.642% | $206.6971 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.42 | 11.423% | $120.8048 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.30 | 9.117% | $260.0258 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.94 | 5.618% | $66.476 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.19 | $1,218.1702 | $1,218.17 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.20 | |