| 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 | $218.80 | 13.453% | $248.2352 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.82 | 11.506% | $170.4035 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.82 | 11.371% | $85.5552 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.77 | 11.146% | $13.0819 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.31 | 9.338% | $186.2135 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.75 | 7.367% | $51.2677 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.38 | 3.680% | $116.5156 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.65 | $871.2726 | $871.28 | $871.25 | $871.30 | |