| 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 | $201.78 | 8.440% | $218.8102 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.30 | 8.855% | $81.9678 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.34 | 4.109% | $79.4768 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.71 | 5.446% | $241.1655 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.93 | 13.126% | $139.0658 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.26 | 10.791% | $177.5537 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.54 | 13.824% | $268.101 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.86 | $1,206.1408 | $1,206.15 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.30 | |