| 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 | $200.60 | 8.691% | $218.0341 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.40 | 8.348% | $185.7085 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 12.187% | $113.2752 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.75 | 6.264% | $146.3787 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.79 | 10.534% | $224.1519 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 3.564% | $200.6863 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.82 | 6.589% | $37.1143 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.11 | $1,125.3490 | $1,125.35 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.40 | |