| 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 | $200.98 | 8.692% | $218.4492 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.40 | 13.753% | $80.0821 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.56 | 13.104% | $73.0199 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.32 | 10.267% | $165.7534 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.35 | 7.311% | $140.953 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 4.773% | $164.7555 | $164.76 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 7.421% | $183.5932 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.77 | $1,026.6063 | $1,026.60 | $1,026.60 | $1,026.70 | |