| 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 | $200.54 | 8.835% | $218.2577 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 11.466% | $147.581 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.83 | 4.225% | $212.4418 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.90 | 4.874% | $138.3288 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.39 | 3.680% | $210.8748 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.44 | 8.840% | $10.2745 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.54 | 12.314% | $236.4659 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.04 | $1,174.2245 | $1,174.22 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.30 | |