| 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 | $208.45 | 4.607% | $218.0533 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.59 | 5.287% | $35.3659 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.28 | 7.496% | $159.3951 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.30 | 4.398% | $82.7876 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.39 | 3.270% | $30.3511 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.56 | 10.163% | $260.6016 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.45 | 11.765% | $200.5623 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.02 | $987.1169 | $987.12 | $987.10 | $987.30 | |