| 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 | $201.28 | 8.421% | $218.2298 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.58 | 4.649% | $75.9542 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.37 | 6.327% | $209.8576 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.30 | 8.318% | $254.8723 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.97 | 12.540% | $47.233 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.67 | 12.309% | $128.7847 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.66 | 9.792% | $148.9438 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.83 | $1,083.8754 | $1,083.86 | $1,083.90 | $1,083.90 | |