| 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 | $202.84 | 7.595% | $218.2457 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.95 | 7.774% | $213.3386 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.75 | 8.233% | $256.2416 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.34 | 12.184% | $218.0184 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.78 | 7.447% | $215.7321 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.52 | 9.496% | $102.4007 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.83 | 13.607% | $261.103 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,356.01 | $1,485.0801 | $1,485.08 | $1,485.10 | $1,484.90 | |