| 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 | $201.57 | 8.247% | $218.1935 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.41 | 8.270% | $180.1721 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.59 | 8.266% | $187.9389 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.59 | 4.231% | $36.0535 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.75 | 13.282% | $278.3905 | $278.39 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.78 | 10.346% | $169.6901 | $169.69 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.92 | 5.632% | $231.2496 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.61 | $1,301.6882 | $1,301.68 | $1,301.70 | $1,301.70 | |