| 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 | $218.87 | 8.853% | $238.2466 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.26 | 9.219% | $201.2469 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.43 | 11.168% | $268.3929 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.67 | 8.804% | $217.2489 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.64 | 9.110% | $137.0858 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.35 | 11.594% | $235.8539 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.50 | 9.388% | $257.6087 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,416.72 | $1,555.6837 | $1,555.69 | $1,555.70 | $1,555.60 | |