| 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 | $212.25 | 3.112% | $218.8552 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.58 | 13.581% | $135.8202 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.28 | 5.569% | $159.7048 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.64 | 7.157% | $16.7594 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.88 | 3.504% | $184.1129 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 10.527% | $9.1516 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.88 | 8.546% | $163.7742 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.79 | $888.1783 | $888.17 | $888.10 | $888.30 | |