| 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 | $189.50 | 11.214% | $210.7505 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.25 | 3.825% | $78.1283 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 12.642% | $81.8457 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.96 | 12.194% | $99.8078 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.34 | 8.256% | $217.9626 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.65 | 6.836% | $233.5969 | $233.60 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.72 | 12.196% | $254.3708 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.08 | $1,176.4626 | $1,176.47 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.50 | |