| 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 | $202.94 | 7.659% | $218.4832 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 11.557% | $56.6152 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.71 | 8.830% | $97.6314 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.33 | 12.749% | $243.9099 | $243.91 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.94 | 7.761% | $266.105 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.30 | 3.375% | $175.0139 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.43 | 9.195% | $129.3196 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.40 | $1,187.0782 | $1,187.08 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.00 | |