| 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 | $180.54 | 4.817% | $189.2366 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.76 | 8.498% | $237.3502 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.73 | 10.304% | $260.0196 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.64 | 13.714% | $257.7214 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.40 | 7.523% | $218.7018 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.39 | 8.126% | $227.4863 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.59 | 10.444% | $218.2263 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,473.05 | $1,608.7422 | $1,608.75 | $1,608.75 | $1,608.70 | |