| 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 | $201.47 | 8.218% | $218.0268 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.55 | 8.718% | $165.8493 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.49 | 11.429% | $57.3748 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 11.869% | $14.0172 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 8.779% | $265.312 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.68 | 12.223% | $211.7424 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.25 | 9.494% | $251.015 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.87 | $1,183.3375 | $1,183.34 | $1,183.30 | $1,183.20 | |